Two killed, 13 injured in public bus explosion near Damascus
A blast targeting a public bus in Jaramana, near Damascus, killed two and injured 13, prompting tight security and ongoing rescue operations.
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AITwo people were killed and 13 others injured on Thursday after an explosion targeted a public transport bus in Jaramana, on the outskirts of Damascus, according to the Syrian Ministry of Health. Security forces imposed strict measures around the site of the incident.
The Ministry of Health said the initial toll from the blast was two dead and 13 wounded, as ambulance teams continued to transfer the injured to hospitals for treatment.
A correspondent for Al Hadath TV reported that the targeted vehicle was a public transport bus, noting that security agencies had cordoned off the area as search and investigation operations continued.
Emergency teams dealt with the injured and the remains of victims at the scene, amid a heavy presence of ambulances and rescue crews.
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The Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management said its teams were continuing to recover victims' remains and clear debris from the explosion, in coordination with relevant authorities.
Syrian state TV reported that internal security forces reopened roads around the blast site after securing the area, while civil defense, Red Crescent, and health ministry teams remained deployed to provide field support and continue rescue efforts.
No official information has yet been released regarding those responsible for the explosion or the circumstances surrounding it, as investigations are ongoing to determine further details.