25 dead, 51 hurt in three Iraq car bombs

Three car bomb attacks in central Baghdad killed 25 people today and wounded another 51, police said.

Three car bomb attacks in central Baghdad killed 25 people today and wounded another 51, police said.

A suicide car bomber detonated his vehicle outside the al-Nahda bus station in central Baghdad, Police Capt. Nabil Abdul-Qader said, and a second car loaded with explosives exploded inside the station parking lot. Police initially said two suicide bombers had attacked the station.

A second suicide bomber exploded his vehicle near the al-Kindi Hospital as the wounded were arriving for treatment.

At least a dozen vehicles, including three police cars, were destroyed in the attacks at the al-Nahda station, a transit point for travellers heading to the southern provinces of the country. It was unclear if police or the station was targeted in the initial blasts.

more courts articles

Nine people appear in court over protest outside refugee centre in Dublin Nine people appear in court over protest outside refugee centre in Dublin
DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules

More in this section

France to lift state of emergency in riot-razed New Caledonia after seven killed France to lift state of emergency in riot-razed New Caledonia after seven killed
North Korea informs Japan of a plan to launch satellite North Korea informs Japan of a plan to launch satellite
Israeli strikes kill 35 in Rafah as displaced people hit, say Palestinian medics Israeli strikes kill 35 in Rafah as displaced people hit, say Palestinian medics
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited