Strong blast rattles northern Baghdad

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: 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 IraqiNews.com news agency. There was no immediate word on casualties, and Iraqi security forces sealed off the whole region. SH (P) 1