BAGHDAD, Jan 23 (KUNA) -- Five Iraqis were killed and 12 others were injured Wednesday when a booby-trapped car exploded in local market in Al-Dabs area, located in Kirkuk city in northern Iraq.
A security source in Kirkuk told KUNA that the car rigged with explosive was driven by a suicide bomber, revealing that the casualty numbers might increase.
The police have cordoned off the area of the bombing while medics and ambulances were taking the injured to a nearby hospital. (end) mhg.gta KUNA 232024 Jan 08NNNN