US raid strikes Iraqi hospital: reports

Updated: 22:38, Wednesday, 2 April 2003

The Anglo-American coalition says it is investigating reports that today's airstrikes hit a Red Crescent maternity hospital.

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The Anglo-American coalition says it is investigating reports that today's airstrikes hit a Red Crescent maternity hospital and a Trade Fair in Baghdad.

Reports say the blast killed several people and wounded at least 25. The hospital is believed to be situated near government buildings, which weren't hit in the attack.

At least five cars are reported to have been crushed and three doctors and nurses working at the Iraqi Red Crescent hospital were wounded.

The missiles wiped out wings of Baghdad's trade fair building.

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