Strong blast rattles northern Baghdad

January 14, 2009 - 07:19:25

BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: A strong blast took place on Wednesday morning near al-Sirafiya bridge in northern Baghdad, eyewitnesses said.
“An explosive charge went on Wednesday morning (Jan.14) in al-Kesra region near al-Sirafiya bridge in northern Baghdad,” an eyewitness told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
There was no immediate word on casualties, and Iraqi security forces sealed off the whole region.

SH (P)