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An explosion in a scrap collector’s vehicle kills one and injures two in Syria’s Palmyra
One person was killed and two others were injured in an explosion inside a vehicle carrying scrap metal in Palmyra, in Syria’s Homs province, on Monday. The substance that caused the blast and the results of the investigation into its cause have not yet been announced.
An explosion in a scrap collector’s vehicle in Palmyra, in Syria’s eastern Homs province, killed one person and injured two others.
The incident occurred on Monday in front of the Palmyra District Directorate in the eastern countryside of Homs province. Initial investigations indicate that the explosion occurred inside a bag belonging to the scrap collector.
Investigation into cause of blast continues
Authorities are investigating which substance caused the explosion and how the incident occurred. No statement has yet been made on the results of the investigation.
War remnants continue to threaten civilians
Unexploded ordnance and mines left over from periods of conflict continue to pose a risk to civilians in various parts of Syria. These remnants in areas affected by fighting and military operations threaten public safety.
Authorities and international organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, are working in various areas to locate and clear mines and unexploded ordnance.
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