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Violent explosion hits Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Sept 26 (KUNA) -- A violent explosion shook the Iraqi capital, Baghdad on Sunday, setting civilian vehicles afire.
The bomb was placed in a car near a petrol station in al-Sadoun Street, which set fire several civilian cars, a security source in Iraqi police told KUNA. It is unknown how many Iraqi victims were killed by the explosion that caused panic in the biggest street of the capital.
Iraqi police cars and ambulances rushed to the scene and set up checkpoints in al-Sadoun Street. (end) mhg.hs KUNA 261207 Sep 10NNNN