13 civilians killed, wounded in 2 explosions in Baghdad
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(IraqiNews.com) Kirkuk – A source in the police announced on Tuesday, that 13 civilians had been either killed or wounded in the explosion of two bombs in Baghdad.
The source said in an interview for IraqiNews.com, “An explosive device that was planted on the side of a road in al-Bawiya area in Madain District southeast of Baghdad exploded before noon today, resulting in the injury of five civilians,” noting that, “Another explosive device that was emplaced near a popular market in al-Hussein neighborhood exploded, wounding seven civilians, including women, and killing another civilian. ”
The source, who asked anonymity, added “Security forces cordoned off the areas of the blasts and opened an investigation into the incidents.”