MOSUL, IRAQ (October 5, 2004) – In an attack at noon today, a car bomb exploded on a passing Multinational Forces convoy in the Yarmouk traffic circle in the Yarmouk neighborhood of Mosul.
Three civilians were killed when the blast from the bomb destroyed their vehicle as they were driving behind the convoy.
Immediately following the explosion, the convoy was engaged with a rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire.
Four Multinational Forces Soldiers were wounded and have been evacuated to a military hospital in Mosul. All are expected to be returned to duty within the next 24 hours.
Car bomb attack on MNF kills three civilians
(TFO Press release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (October 5, 2004) – In an attack at noon today, a car bomb exploded on a passing Multinational Forces convoy in the Yarmouk traffic circle in the Yarmouk neighborhood of Mosul.
Three civilians were killed when the blast from the bomb destroyed their vehicle as they were driving behind the convoy.
Immediately following the explosion, the convoy was engaged with a rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire.
Four Multinational Forces Soldiers were wounded and have been evacuated to a military hospital in Mosul. All are expected to be returned to duty within the next 24 hours.
