Baghdad minibus blast kills 17, injures 53

At least 17 people were killed and 53 injured today when a parked minibus packed with explosives blew up in a busy section of central Baghdad, Iraqi police said.

At least 17 people were killed and 53 injured today when a parked minibus packed with explosives blew up in a busy section of central Baghdad, Iraqi police said.

The attack in Tayaran Square occurred at about 1pm local time in an area filled with bus stops and shops, police said.

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