58 die in car bomb attack in Iraqi city of Karbala

  • 12/15/2022
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BAGHDAD, April 29, SPA -- At least 58 people were killed in a car bomb attack Saturday between two shrines in the Iraqi city of Karbala, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said. The Interior Ministry called the attack, which also injured more than 100 people, a suicide bombing, the Associated Press reported. Authorities imposed a vehicle ban until further notice. TV images showed emergency vehicles rushing to the site in the early evening as plumes of smoke rose into the air. The bombing occurred as people were heading to evening prayers. After the blast, enraged residents accused police of failing to protect them, and there were reports of stone-throwing.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/445166

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