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Explosion at Rio Olympics stadium

Reports of an explosion at the Maracana Stadium in Rio.

Reports of an explosion at the Maracana Stadium in Rio. Photo: Getty

News Limited is reporting an explosion has been heard at the Maracana Stadium, only days before the Olympic games opening ceremony.

Australian broadcaster Channel 7 said a loud explosion was heard at the stadium after a robot had been sent in to detect a suspicious package early Monday morning (Australian time).

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