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Borussia Dortmund's team bus was hit by up to three explosives, forced the postponement of their Champions League clash with Monaco.

The explosions took place around six miles away from the Westfalenstadion in Hochsten, as the team left the L’Arrivee Hotel.

Police believe bombs hidden in a hedge near a parking lot could have been the cause of the "serious explosions".

The bus was damaged in two places with German police confirming there were three explosions near the vehicle during the incident after 7pm, but the cause is not yet known.

There is no evidence to suggest the incident is terrorism related.

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Defender Marc Bartra was the only person injured in the blasts and was taken to hospital with cuts to his arm, caused by broken glass.

He has since returned home, revealed Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino.

"Bartra is well, is back home. And the only person injured. We only heard an explosion inside the bus," Merino told radio station TJ Cope.

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

Video posted on social media showed fans adhere to authorities' request and leave the stadium without fuss.

The encounter has been rescheduled for Wednesday night with a kick-off at 6.45pm local time (5.45pm UK time).

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Dortmund tweeted at 7pm UK time: “A bomb exploded at the team bus next to the hotel. The players are safe. There is no danger at the stadium.”

Goalkeeper Roman Burki was sitting next Barka when the explosions occurred and said the last thing on players' minds was the match.

"We left the hotel at 7:15 pm and went down the street. The bus turned to the main street, when there was a giant explosion," he told Blick (translated from German).

"I was sitting in the back row next to Marc Bartra, who was hit by fragments.

"After the bang, we all ducked in the bus and who could, put on the ground. We did not know if more happened. The police were quick on the spot, they were safe. We're all shocked - nobody thought of a football match in the minute. "

BVB defender Lukasz Piszczek is quoted by the Polish newspaper Przeglad Sportowy : "When we drove alongside cars, a bomb went up at the fence. Bartra has cuttings on his arm. He's in the hospital."

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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."

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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"

Security is set to be stepped up ahead of Wednesday night's other encounters, including Leicester City's encounter with Atletico Madrid.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Atleti boss Diego Simeone said: "l have nothing really to say, I am speechless, I'm just concerned."

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Dortmund have urged travelling fans to check on social media for offers to stay in the city ahead of the rescheduled fixture.

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.

Dortmund fans have also started a #bedforawayfans campaign for Monaco supporters who have nowhere to stay in Germany.

UEFA confirmed the decision on the postponement was made after a meeting between representatives of the two clubs.

Monaco star Radamel Falcao joined club from throughout Europe in solidarity with Dortmund.

The former Man United and Chelsea striker said: "I regret everything that happened. We're all fine. I wish a speedy recovery to Marc Bartra."

Dortmund have cancelled stadium tours for Wednesday while CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has urged his players to channel their shock into a positive performance on Wednesday.

"The team and the team of coaches are of course shocked," he said in a statement.

"We must now channel it in some way. It will not be easy to get that out of the mind.

"In such a crisis situation, all Borussen put together. I think the team will feel it tomorrow."

Club president Reinhard Rauball urged his stars to put the incident out of their heads.

"Of course this is an extremely difficult situation for the players," he added.

"But they are professionals, and I am convinced that they will put that away and will bring their performance tomorrow.

"It would be a bad thing for those who did that to succeed, because the team is influenced in some way."