Borussia Dortmund’s game with Monaco has been cancelled after an explosion near the German club’s team bus while on the way to the stadium.

According to reports, the incident occurred only 10 kilometres from Signal Iduna Park, the club’s home ground, where the Champions League quarter-final first leg was due to be held.

While there were no serious injuries suffered by anyone on board, the mother of Spain international defender Marc Bartra told Radio COPE that her son suffered light injuries to his arm in the incident – understood to be as a cause of the broken glass – and is being treated in hospital.

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Local police said there was “no danger inside the stadium” for fans, but the game has been called off regardless, with it now scheduled to instead be played on tomorrow, Wednesday 12 April with a 5.45pm kick off.</s>Three explosions hit Borussia Dortmund team bus

Centre-back Marc Bartra injured and in hospital

Letter 'takes responsibility for the act'

Match against Monaco delayed until Wednesday

Borussia Dortmund fans offer stranded Monaco supporters accommodation

Who is Marc Bartra?

Borussia Dortmund's team bus was hit by three explosions while on its way to the Champions League quarter-final first leg match against Monaco on Tuesday evening, leaving one player injured in hospital.

German security sources said it was a targeted attack on the team bus, shattering one of the vehicle's windows. Police said "serious explosive devices" were used.

A letter found near the site of the attack "takes responsibility for the act", a German prosecutor said.</s>Marc Bartra was injured when three explosions went off near the Borussia Dortmund team bus and has been taken to the hospital, the club confirmed. Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke said that Bartra suffered injures to his hand and arm, but that they were not remotely life-threatening.

The explosions went off prior to the Champions League quarterfinal match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Monaco. The club said that there was no danger anywhere near the stadium, but officials chose to postpone the match until Wednesday, when it is now scheduled to be played.

There is no word yet on the severity of Bartra’s injury. After the explosions, the club released that one person had been injured in the incident, but that all players were safe. They later revealed that Bartra was the injured person and that he was being treated in the hospital.

The Dortmund police have confirmed the three explosions and that they were in the area of the team bus. No other details have been released and the police have cautioned against any speculation or rumors.</s>Three explosions went off near the team bus of one of Germany’s top soccer clubs as it set off for a Champions League quarterfinal match on Tuesday evening, injuring a player.

Police said in a statement they were working on the assumption that the blasts were caused by “serious explosive devices,” which may have been hidden in a hedge near a car park.

They didn’t elaborate on the possible nature of the devices or say who might have planted them ahead of first-leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Monaco, which was subsequently called off and rescheduled for Wednesday.

Police said that there were three explosions near the Dortmund team bus as they left their hotel on the outskirts of the western city of Dortmund for the stadium, around 10 kilometres (6 miles) away, at around 7 p.m. local time (1700 GMT).

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A window on the bus was damaged and Spanish defender Marc Bartra was injured.

Dortmund said Bartra was taken to a hospital. Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke said Bartra was injured in the arm and hand “but nothing life-threatening.”

Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Buerki said the team bus had just pulled out of the hotel driveway when an explosion – a “huge bang” – happened and sent glass flying. The Switzerland international told Swiss daily Blick that he was sitting in the last row of the bus, next to Bartra.

Bartra was hit by shards from the broken back window, he added. Players ducked for cover, wondering whether there would be more explosions.

Inside the packed stadium, supporters of Monaco, which plays in the French league, chanted “Dortmund, Dortmund” in sympathy for the German side. Dortmund residents, for their part, used social media to offer accommodation to stranded Monaco supporters ahead of their rescheduled match in Europe’s premier soccer club competition.

He added that there was “no alternative” to rescheduling the match for Wednesday, as Monaco also has to play at the weekend and the return Champions League match is scheduled for next week.

“It’s a very unfortunate situation but there was no other way,” he said.

Stadium spokesman Norbert Dickel informed fans of the cancellation, saying that “there is no reason for panic here at the stadium.”

Dortmund recommended that fans stay in the stadium and remain calm to facilitate an “orderly departure.” Police say that “nearly all” people in the stadium have left, with no problems.

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German Justice Minister Heiko Maas wrote on Twitter: “Shocking news. Our thoughts are with (Borussia Dortmund). You’ll never walk alone!”

Germany has seen matches postponed over security concerns before.

In Hannover, in November 2015, Germany’s international soccer friendly against the Netherlands was cancelled just before kickoff after police feared an explosive device might be detonated at the stadium.

It came days after devices were detonated outside the Stade de France in Paris as France was playing Germany as part of a co-ordinated attack on the French capital.</s>Marc Bartra has been taken to hospital with injuries sustained in up to three explosions on or near the Borussia Dortmund team bus.

The former Barcelona star was the only person injured in the incident.

Dortmund police confirmed the explosions as it headed to the stadium for their Champions League clash with Monaco, which has now been postponed to Wednesday.

The defender was reported have cuts, caused by broken glass, but the injuries are not serious.

Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke later confirmed to Mi Bundesliga that Bartra's injuries were to his hand.

Dortmund confirmed Bartra's status on social media: "The explosion was @MarcBartra injured and is currently in the hospital. Speedy and complete recovery, Marc! #bvbasm."

Barcelona tweeted their encouragement to their former star, saying: "All our support for @MarcBartra, @BVB and all his fans."

The incident reportedly took place around six miles away from the Westfalenstadion in Hochsten, as the team left their hotel.

Dortmund reiterated the rest of the players were safe and there was no danger inside or around the stadium.

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We're also on Facebook/mirrorfootball - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Mirror Online.</s>DORTMUND, Germany: Borussia Dortmund's team bus was damaged and a player was injured following three explosions near the vehicle while it was on its way to Tuesday's Champions League game at home to AS Monaco, police said on Tuesday.

The match, a quarter-final first leg, was called off and rescheduled for Wednesday.

"According to what is currently known, the windows of the bus were (entirely or partly) smashed and one person was injured," Dortmund police said in a said. The police said the incident happened in Hoechsten, located outside the city.

"It is not yet possible to say exactly what the explosion was or exactly where something exploded," said the statement.

Dortmund said defender and Spanish international Marc Bartra had been taken to hospital.

Police added: "Currently there is no evidence of a threat to the visitors at the stadium."

Borussia Dortmund said in a statement: "Shortly after the departure of the Borussia Dortmund team bus from the hotel to the stadium there was an incident.

"The bus has been damaged in two places. One person has been injured and is in the hospital. At this point we will inform as soon as we know more."

Dortmund later said in a tweet that the match would go ahead on Wednesday at 1845 local time.</s>DORTMUND, Germany (AP) - Three explosions went off near the team bus of Borussia Dortmund, one of Germany's top soccer clubs, as it set off for a Champions League quarterfinal match on Tuesday evening, slightly injuring a player.

Police said in a statement they were working on the assumption that the blasts ahead of the team's match against Monaco were caused by "serious explosive devices," which may have been hidden in a hedge near a car park.

They didn't elaborate on the possible nature of the devices or say who might have planted them ahead of the first-leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Monaco, which was subsequently called off and rescheduled for Wednesday.

Police said that there were three explosions near the Dortmund team bus as they left their hotel on the outskirts of the western city of Dortmund for the stadium, around 10 kilometers (6 miles) away, at around 7 p.m. local time (1700 GMT).

A window on the bus was damaged and Spanish defender Marc Bartra was injured.

Dortmund said Bartra was taken to a hospital. Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke said Bartra was injured in the arm and hand "but nothing life-threatening."

Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Buerki said the team bus had just pulled out of the hotel driveway when an explosion - a "huge bang" - happened and sent glass flying. The Switzerland international told Swiss daily Blick that he was sitting in the last row of the bus, next to Bartra.

Bartra was hit by shards from the broken back window, he added. Players ducked for cover, wondering whether there would be more explosions.

"We're all shocked - nobody thought about a football match in the minutes after that," he said.

Inside the packed stadium, supporters of Monaco, which plays in the French league, chanted "Dortmund, Dortmund" in sympathy for the German side. Dortmund residents, for their part, used social media to offer accommodation to stranded Monaco supporters ahead of their rescheduled match in Europe's premier soccer club competition.

"The team is totally shocked, that's clear. It's our task now to digest this somehow because it's only 24 hours before we have to play. That's our job," Watzke said.

He added that there was "no alternative" to rescheduling the match for Wednesday, as Monaco also has to play at the weekend and the return Champions League match is scheduled for next week.

"It's a very unfortunate situation but there was no other way," he said.

Stadium spokesman Norbert Dickel informed fans of the cancellation, saying that "there is no reason for panic here at the stadium."

Dortmund recommended that fans stay in the stadium and remain calm to facilitate an "orderly departure." Police say that "nearly all" people in the stadium have left, with no problems.

German Justice Minister Heiko Maas wrote on Twitter: "Shocking news. Our thoughts are with (Borussia Dortmund). You'll never walk alone!"

Germany has seen matches postponed over security concerns before.

In Hannover, in November 2015, Germany's international soccer friendly against the Netherlands was canceled just before kickoff after police feared an explosive device might be detonated at the stadium.

It came days after devices were detonated outside the Stade de France in Paris as France was playing Germany as part of a coordinated attack on the French capital.

Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.</s>Up to three explosions on or near the Borussia Dortmund team bus has forced the postponement of their Champions League clash with Monaco.

German police confirmed there were as many as three explosions near the vehicle at around 7pm.

Defender Marc Bartra was individual injured after the incident and was taken to hospital with cuts to his arm, caused by broken glass.

The incident reportedly took place around six miles away from the Westfalenstadion in Hochsten, as the team left their hotel.

Dortmund reiterated there was no danger in or around the stadium but fans were urged to stay inside before a calm evacuation.

The encounter has been rescheduled for Wednesday night with a 5:45pm kick-off. Original tickets remain valid.

Fans in the stadium waited for an announcement as Monaco fans showed their support for the home side by chanting 'Dortmund, Dortmund'

Dortmund thanked their opponents for their support after the incident.

German police have since stated it is not yet possible to identify what caused the explosion.

Police Dortmund said in a statement: "In the run-up to the Champions League game between BVB (Dortmund) and AS Monaco, there was just after 1900 tonight an explosion close to the BVB team bus."

The statement added: "According to what we currently know, the wheels of the bus (totally or partly) burst and one person was injured.

"It is not yet possible to say exactly what the explosion was or exactly where something exploded."

Following the announcement that the match had been postponed, Police Dortmund tweeted: "To reassure stadium visitors and relatives: There are currently no indications of a threat to visitors in the stadium #bvbasm"</s>Three "serious explosives" shattered windows on the Borussia Dortmund team bus Tuesday as the German football squad was attacked en route to its home Champions League match, Dortmund police said.

Twenty-six-year-old Spanish defender Marc Bartra suffered injuries to an arm and hand, the team said. Bartra, who has played 17 games in all competitions for Dortmund this season, was treated at the scene and hospitalized.

The team left its hotel about 7 p.m. local time (1 p.m. ET) for the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals match, a Dortmund police spokesman said.

Between 40 and 50 people, including the trainer and medical support staff, were on board when three explosions were heard, the spokesman said. The cause was unknown. The initial report was of one blast, but police later said there were three.

A preliminary investigation indicates the explosives "could have been hidden in a hedge near a parking lot," according to an update posted on the Dortmund police website.

Video from the scene showed police escorting American midfielder Christian Pulisic away from the bus, apparently unharmed. Other images showed head coach Thomas Tuchel and members of the team in training gear, accompanied by police with long guns, standing on the side of the road. Some of the players looked stunned.

"Our task now is to process this because in less than 24 hours we need to play," Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke said, according to a CNN translation. "That's our job. There is no alternative. It's an unlucky situation but there is no other solution."

The location of the blast was roughly 13 kilometers (8 miles) from Westfalenstadion, also known as Signal Iduna Park.

As news of the incident spread inside the stadium, fans of Dortmund's opponent, AS Monaco, stood, clapped and chanted "Dortmund!"

No one inside was in danger, police said. Security was heavy after the explosions and the stadium was evacuated.

"Due to tonight's incident, the UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Monaco has been postponed until Wednesday at 18:45CET," UEFA, European soccer's governing body, said in a statement. "This decision was made after a meeting held at the BVB Stadion Dortmund between UEFA, representatives of the two clubs and local authorities."

The match is the first of a home-and-away series that will send the winner to the semifinals.</s>A bomb has exploded on the Borussia Dortmund team bus ahead of their Champions League quarter-final with Monaco.

The team's Twitter confirmed the incident took place at the team's hotel, L'Arrivee, a 12-minute drive from the stadium - Signal Iduna Park.

One player taken to hospital, believed to be defender Marc Bartra according to local reports.

They confirmed that there was no immediate danger to anyone in and around their stadium, Signal Iduna Park.

Windows were smashed and one player, Marco Bartra according to local reports, has been taken to hospital.

It is suggested the player only suffered cuts too his hands from the shattered glass.

An announcement was made inside the stadium with a message put on the big screen informing supporters of the incident.

Dortmund tweeted to fans asking them to remain calm, and revealed that a decision would be made on whether the game would go ahead at 7.30pm BST.

A statement from Dortmund police said: 'In the run-up to the Champions League match of the BVB against the AS Monaco, there was an explosion near the BVB team teambus shortly after 7 pm.

'The event location is Wittbrauckerstrasse / Schirrmannweg in Dortmund-Hochsten.

'According to current knowledge the disks of the bus (whole or partial) were broken and one person was injured.

'It is not yet possible to say exactly what the explosion was or exactly where something exploded.'

Monaco fans already inside the ground at Signal Iduna Park responded to the news by starting up chants of 'Dortmund, Dortmund,' which were warmly received by the home support.
Three explosions occur near the Borussia Dortmund football team bus as it slowed down to turn a corner. Spanish player Marc Bartra was injured and has been taken to hospital. Dortmund's UEFA Champions League fixture against AS Monaco FC is subsequently postponed.