Four Iraqis killed, 20 injured in car bomb in Baquba

BAGHDAD, Aug 24 (KUNA) -- Four Iraqis were killed and 20 injured in a car bomb in the city of Baquba, 60 kilometers northwest of Baghdad, on Tuesday, police source said.
He said in press remarks a booby-trapped car was parking on the side of the road in central Baquba and was detonated when a motorcade of the mayor office was passing by, killing four Iraqis and wounding 20 others while damaging five cars.
The blast also caused damage to nearby buildings and shops, he said.
Police cordoned off the scene and is already investigating the attack, which took place 30 minutes before Iftar (breaking the fast). (end) mhg.bs KUNA 242109 Aug 10NNNN