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Three civilians killed, 9 injured in blast in Iraq''s Baquba

BAGHDAD, Nov 5 (KUNA) -- At least three civilians were killed and nine others were injured in a car bomb attack in city of Baquba, capital of Diyala, Iraq, on Friday, a security source said.
A booby-trapped car was detonated near a building of civil defense in Baquba killing three civilians and injuring nine others, including three women, the source told KUNA.
Police cordoned off the area and paved way for ambulances to carry the victims, he added.
Security was tightened following the explosion and police forces were deployed in the area. (end) mhg.bs KUNA 051927 Nov 10NNNN