Car Bomb Explodes in Baghdad, Killing One, Injuring at Least 11
Iraqi police officers observe the scene after a car bomb exploded, Friday, Oct 15, 2004, near a police station in southwest Baghdad, Iraq, killing one and injuring at least 11 others, the Interior Ministry and hospital officials said. Interior Ministry spokesman Col. Adnan Abdul-Rahman said initial reports indicate that five policemen were among the injured when the explosion occurred at 10 a.m. (0700GMT) in the al-Doura neighborhood. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
10-15-2004 5:02 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A car bomb exploded Friday near a police station in southwest Baghdad, killing one and injuring at least 11 others, according to the Interior Ministry and hospital officials.
Interior Ministry spokesman Col. Adnan Abdul-Rahman said initial reports indicate that five policemen were among the injured when the explosion occurred at 10 a.m. (0700GMT) in the al-Doura neighborhood.
The attack took place close to a police station, but the target may have been a patrol nearby, he added. "There were patrols there, they could have been the target."
The wounded, some of whom sustained serious injuries, were taken to al-Yarmuk hospital, he said. No further details were immediately available.
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