Urgent – 20 killed, injured in Diyala suicide bombing

Diyala (IraqiNews.com) About 20 persons were killed or injured in an initial count for the casualties of a suicide bombing in Diyala province.

Security source reported to IraqiNews.com on Monday “A suicide bomber wearing an explosive vest, detonated his explosives inside shop for selling food stuff in Bab al-Darib area (5 km) to the north of Baquba city, the center of Diyala province.”

“The explosion resulted in killing and injuring about 20 persons,” the source added, noting that “Police forces cordoned off the explosion site while the ambulances hurried to transport the dead bodies to the morgue and injuries to the hospital for treatment.”

“The count of casualties is initial,” the source stressed.