At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured as a powerful blast hit outside a police station in Bab Touma neighborhood in the old part of Damascus, Rt.com reports, citing TV. It comes as Lakhdar Brahimi visits the Syrian capital for talks.
Smoke rose above what were believed to be twin car bomb explosions in front of a police station, witnesses said.
Several ambulances were seen rushing to the scene as police shut access to the area, Twitter user NMSyria reports.
At least 10 people were killed by the blast, according to Syrian state TV. But given that the area is usually crowded, there are fears the death toll could be much higher.
The area was busy at the time of the explosion, with people returning from Sunday prayers. Bab Touma is a predominantly Christian neighborhood. It is also a popular shopping place in Damascus.Meanwhile, the UN and Arab League peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi is in Damascus for talks. On Sunday he met with President Bashar al-Assad in a bid to arrange ceasefire for the period of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, taking place next week.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
At least 10 killed in Damascus car bombing
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