World News | Iraqi Officials: Explosion at Busy Baghdad Market Wounds 9
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Iraqi security officials say an explosion struck a busy market in Baghdad on Wednesday, wounding at least nine people.
Baghdad, Jun 30 (AP) Iraqi security officials say an explosion struck a busy market in Baghdad on Wednesday, wounding at least nine people.
The Iraqi military confirmed the explosion without providing details.
The blast was heard in a market in Sadr City, east of the capital. The military did not elaborate on losses or the extent of the damage.
Two security officials said at least nine people were wounded in the blast. They spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
It is the second time this year an explosion has targeted a market in the densely populated neighbourhood. In April, at least four people were killed in a car bomb attack in Sadr City. That explosion was caused by an explosive device attached to a parked car at the market. (AP)
(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)