Blast hits Belarus u-Bahn, kills 11

Blast hits u station in BelarusNEW: a day which is mourning are declared, State media ReportsDeath toll rises to 11. more than 100 others are InjuredRussian President calls, says that the explosion blast a "terrorist attack," according to KremlinThe at 18:00 local time, the police have occurred

(CNN) - at least 11 dead and more than 100 more injured after an explosion of a u station in Minsk, Belarus, on Monday evening, State-run media reported, citing President Alexander Lukashenko.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called the blast of a "terrorist attack" and offered to investigate who was behind the explosion to help, said in a statement the Kremlin. Medvedev made the remarks in a telephone conversation with Lukashenko, who said at an emergency government session later that he accepted the offer of help.

"I spoke with the Russian President." Unfortunately, they have much experience in this work. Get in touch with your colleagues from (Russian Federal Security Service) FSB, public prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of the Interior, and they say what help is needed, "Lukashenko said, according to the Interfax news agency."

About 50 people were taken to the hospital after the incident, and more were Belarusian State News Agency BelTA treated at the scene "with various injuries", reported.

The Agency cited later Belarusian Health Minister Wassili Zharko that 126 were hospitalised after the attack and that 22 of them in critical condition were said.

Lukashenko ordered officials to increase the safety of public transport, according to BelTA.

He was also security officials to investigate whether this latest blast any connection with an explosion in the Centre of Minsk could have in July 2008, reported to BelTA. The bomb was during an open-air concert some 55 people, injured.

"Maybe they are connected." To produce, the in disturbing the peace and stability in the country and find out who is behind the attack could benefit "Lukashenka told to BelTA."

The Agency reported also that Lukashenko said a day of mourning in Belarus would be declared.

Rescue workers in at least 12 ambulances responded to the scene, the wounded bear news agency removed in her arms or on stretchers, Russia's Interfax reported.

The explosion 18.00 occurred, police spokesman Interfax said a Metro.

CNN could not immediately reach officials in Minsk for comment.CNN's maxim Tkachenko contributed to this report

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