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Fuel tank blast kills four, including two policemen
(KUNA) -- At least four Iraqis, including two policemen were killed Friday in a fuel tank explosion at a checkpoint for inspection in Missan governorate in southern Iraq. Spokesman of Missan police told reporters the tank was loaded with gasoline exploded this evening at a checkpoint north of the city of Amarah that resulted in the death of two policemen at the checkpoint, the driver of the tank and his colleague. The explosion occurred after two policemen opened door the tank for the purpose of inspection, which led to an imbalance in pressure inside the tank.Posted by: Fred 2008-01-05 |
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