Car bomb blast in Northern Iraqi city of Tikrit kills 7 people, injures over 40

 

A total of seven people were killed and dozens were injured as a result of a car bomb explosion in northern Iraqi city of Tikrit, local media reported Wednesday, citing security sources.

 

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An explosive-laden car detonated in the center of Tikrit, claiming the lives of at least seven people and wounding 43, the Al Sumaria news channel reported.

 

No terror organization has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

 

The attack occurred as a car rigged with explosives exploded in the Northern part of Baghdad. Sputnik Arabic reported citing sources in the local law enforcement authorities that the blast left at least 18 people dead and 22 injured.