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BAGHDAD, July 16 (KUNA) -- An improvised motorcycle bomb exploded and killed on Saturday six Iraqi civilians in the city of Karbala and injured 27 others, mostly visitors to the city, while security forces said an improvised car exploded in Al-Hendiya area late last night killing six and injuring 30 others.
An Iraqi police source told KUNA that the motorcycle explosion happened in Al-Mulhaq area south of Karbala city, adding that the bomb targeted a group of visitors to the city and those injured were transferred to nearby Al-Husain hospital.
However, Karbala chairman of the provincial council Mohammad Al-Mosawi said that the vehicle bomb attack killed and injured around 36 people.
A parked vehicle was detonated in Al-Hindiya street killing six and injuring 30 others, Al-Moswai told KUNA.
Meanwhile, three other visitors were killed and 20 were injured in double bombings in the city.
Based on the recent bombing attacks, Karbala provincial council called for closing down all vehicle entrance to the city until visiting period is over. (end) mhg.mb KUNA 161709 Jul 11NNNN