"According to the police, there are no Russians among the victims of the explosion in the city of Lyon," the diplomatic department wrote on Twitter.
Earlier, an explosion occurred on a street in Lyon, as a result of which about ten people were injured.
The investigation into the explosion in Lyon was transferred to the anti-terrorism unit of the Paris Prosecutor's Office.
French Interior Minister Christopher Castaner has sent instructions to the prefects of the French regions to take measures to ensure security.