Explosion rocks Israeli mall; several injured

Published August 12th, 2003 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

An apparent suicide bombing took place in a Rosh Ha'ayin shopping center on Tuesday morning, at around 9:00 am (local time). 

 

The explosion took place in a mall in the city, located in the Sharon region, Israel Radio reported. 

 

One store is going up in flames. According to initial police estimates, at least five to seven people people have been injured.  

 

Israeli Police have found what appears to be the body of the suicide bomber in the shopping mall.  

 

Emergency services are still on the way.  

 

A short time earlier, Israeli police went on high alert in the Sharon region. (Albawaba.com) 

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