07 Oct 2022 | 12:22 PM UTC
Iraq: Explosion in Erbil's 32 Park neighborhood Oct. 7
Explosion targeting vehicle kills one, wounds four, in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 7. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions.
Event
An explosive device attached to a vehicle detonated in the vicinity of Erbil's 32 Park neighborhood, Oct. 7. The blast killed one person and injured four others. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear. No group has claimed responsibility for the apparently targeted attack.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security posture near the incident scene in the coming hours. Security personnel may close roadways near the blast site, prompting localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the impacted area in the coming hours. Follow all instructions from local authorities. Allow additional travel time to reach destinations in the impact area.
