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12 Iraqis killed, 5 others wounded in Karbala blast

BAGHDAD, Sept 20 (KUNA) -- At least 12 people were killed and five others injured in a blast from a bomb planted on a bus device in Karbala governorate, south of Baghdad, the operations command of the Middle Euphrates said on Friday.
The bomb exploded near the security checkpoint No. 54 in the entrance of Karbala, killing 12 people and wounding five others, the command added in a statement. The wounded were admitted to hospitals for treatment. Karbala is one of the most stable governorates in Iraq. (end) ahh.hm