Large Explosion (possible car bomb) in Baghdad

MSNBC

[saquin]

MSNBC just had a special report w/ some raw video. Large explosion in central Baghdad that could be heard for miles. Near the gates of the CPA headquarters. No word on casualties. From the raw video, I saw several civilian cars damaged.

[cmsgop]

That was wayyyy more than a car bomb, Look at that mess.

[md2576]

I wonder if they are still celebrated as martyrs if they only succeed in killing their own fellow Muslim brothers and sisters.

[KQQL]

RELIGION OF PIECES

[used2BDem]

That would be a lot of money there, yes? Are the terrorists that good or are people just scared to death to report them?

[md2576]

2 US soldiers may have been killed -CNN

[Jewels1091]

Was reported on Fox eariler that the military thinks that the bomb that hit the UN building was actually from a airplane!!...they think it was a 500 pound airplane bomb! Lord only knows right now what this was...they'll know in the next couple of days what they used. WHEN are the people in Iraq going to start helping themselves??? But then, I do forget they having been able to for over 30 years and really don't know how.

[MEG33]

I hate them and I don't give a hang who they kill.They are reporting possible deaths of 2 of ours.

[Jewels1091]

Fox just said 2 American injuried but will be ok....

[windchime]

Thanks, TK! Dana Lewis, Fox, saying 'a few' US soldiers were caught in blast, but would be OK. Source was soldier he's made friends with from coming through the gate himself.

[Brimack34]

I wonder if the killers watching CNN are getting information? They give way to much information instead of giving the news-About what to hit and why.

[saquin]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040118/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_blast_3


BAGHDAD, Iraq - A car bomb ripped through the area outside the main gate to the headquarters of the U.S.-led coalition Sunday, and U.S. military officials said at least six people were wounded. Dazed witnesses said at least one person was killed.

Brig. Gen. Mark Hertling, deputy commander of the 1st Armored Division, said the blast was caused by a suicide car bomb.

"It was literally at the last point a vehicle could get to without being stopped," Hertling said. "The barriers absorbed most of the blast."

Initial reports indicated at least five Iraqis and one U.S. soldier were wounded, Hertling said. Some witnesses said the number was higher, and one man said his friend was killed.

At least three separate fires were seen after the blast. One man was seen lying motionless on the side of the road as coalition soldiers and civilians helped the wounded.

Coalition tanks also moved in near the blazes. Iraqi police announced on loudspeakers that coalition forces will give $2,500 to anyone providing information on the perpetrators.

A coalition official said on condition of anonymity that the blast occurred near the "Assassin's Gate" to Saddam Hussein (news - web sites)'s former Republican Palace complex, now used by the U.S.-led occupation authority for headquarters.

Iraqis line up there every morning seeking access to the compound if they have business with coalition authorities.

"I was lining up for the job when a Land Cruiser and another one went off," Haidar Hanoun said. "It was very strong. There are a lot of injured and dead."

Nabil Abdul Zahar said a friend standing with him in line for security checks was killed.

"My friend was standing behind me in the line when the explosion happened," a shaken Zahar said. "There were lots of injured. I went to check on him. I saw his throat cut. I called for help and no one came to help me. He died right there on the ground."

The explosion occurred about 8 a.m. and could be heard along the banks of the Tigris River, which flows through the center of the city of 5 million. Dense morning fog blanketed the city at the time.

The last large explosions in the center of Baghdad occurred Monday when mortars exploded near the river.

[nerdwithamachinegun]

Maybe.
I don't blame him.

I think we have a difference of opinion. If his tagline and name are any indication he has a lot of reason to be more sensitive about OPSEC.

[TexKat]

CNN reporting that per some members of the Iraqi military there are 2 American soldier fatalities.

[Jewels1091]

It's getting worse...18 killed, 22 injured...2 Americans injured.

[baseballmom]

Fox - 18 Iraqi's killed in explosion. 22 Iraqi's injured. 2 Americans injured - 1 soldier, 1 civilian

[Mo1]

FNC is reporting
18 Iraqis killed
22 Iraqis injured
1 Soldier injured
1 Amer. civilian injured

[saquin]

FOX:
18 Iraqis killed
22 Iraqis injured
2 Americans injured (1 military, 1 civilian)
1 Iraqi Civil Defense soldier injured

[mylife]

thank God!
one soldier one civvy injured not dead. I hope the injuries arent to severe

[saquin]

Whoa, beat me to it.. and in almost exactly the same format. :-P

[MEG33]

let me restate I left out words.I don't think they give a hang who they kill. I was hearing about 2 of ours when I was typing.Sorry.