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CNN says it is a bus bombing, loud explosion, there are casualties.

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Loud explosion reported in central Jerusalem

By Haaretz Service and Agencies

A loud explosion was reported on Blafour Street in central Jerusalem, extremely close to the prime minister's official residence, at a little before 9 A.M. Thursday.

Army Radio reported that the explosion took place on a bus, apparently by a suicide bomber.

Large numbers of ambulances were reported at the scene. At least three people were in critical condition.