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People killed, injured in car blast in Houthi position in central Yemen

SANAA, March 3 (KUNA) -- An unknown number of people were killed and injured when a booby-trapped car exploded in a sport stadium occupied by the Houthis in the city of Baidha, central Yemen, on Tuesday, a source in the city said.
The source, requesting anonymity while speaking to KUNA, blamed Al-Qaeda for the attack that killed and injured several people.
He said Al-Qaeda militants were active in Baidha.
Meanwhile, fierce clashes were reported between the Houthis and tribesmen from the Baidha killing and wounding many people from the two sides, according to media sources.
Houthis entered Baidha with the backing of loyal army units and controlled the city without shooting a single bullet. (end) az.bs