Seven Iraqis killed in suicide blast

Updated: 15:42, Wednesday, 18 February 2004

Seven Iraqis have been killed in a suicide bomb blast in Iraq.

Al Hilla Suicide bomb Al Hilla Suicide bomb

Seven Iraqis have been killed in a suicide bomb blast in Iraq. The incident happened at a military base in the central city of Al Hilla, south of Baghdad.

At least 28 Iraqis and 17 coalition troops were among the injured. They included Filipino and Polish soldiers, a Hungarian and an American.

Officials say one vehicle exploded close to a cement barrier near the base. A second car bomb failed to explode. Troops are reported to have shot the driver dead.

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