Iraq: Suspected gas explosion in a restaurant in Baghdad, May 29

Event

A suspected gas explosion occurred in a restaurant along al-Wazira Street in Baghdad's Jadriyah area May 29. Several people have been injured. Emergency services are on the scene. The building collapsed following the blast, and several people are suspected to be under the rubble.

Emergency services are likely to remain in the area in the coming hours. Some localized ground travel disruptions are likely.

Advice

Exercise caution in the impact location. Plan for localized disruptions and road travel delays. Heed the instructions of the security forces.