Iraq Blast: Explosion in Iraq's capital Baghdad; 08 people killed, more than 20 injured

Iraq Blast At least eight people were killed and more than 20 were injured in an explosion near a football stadium and a cafe in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. The cause of the explosion is still unknown.

Iraq Blast: Explosion in Iraq's capital Baghdad; 08 people killed, more than 20 injured

A bomb exploded near a football stadium in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. About 10 people are reported to have died in the accident. It is also being told that more than 20 people have been injured in the said incident. According to security officials, the blast took place near the football stadium and a cafe located there.

Bomb blast in vehicle

It has come to light that a vehicle was used to carry out the bomb blast. According to the news agency Reuters, a bomb was exploded in a vehicle parked near the football stadium. Which also engulfed a gas tanker standing nearby. Due to which the blast took a horrific form. It is being told that most of the people killed in the accident are football players, who were present nearby at the time of the blast.

Explosion in gas tanker kept in garage: Army

In a statement issued by the army, it has been told that the explosion took place in a gas tanker kept in a garage. Several people have been reported to have died due to the blast. Security agencies have started investigation into the cause of the blast. No other information has been given in the matter so far.