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Bomb on bus kills 5 in Iraq

By the CNN Wire Staff
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • A bomb exploded on a bus carrying Iranian pilgrims
  • Most of the casualties were Iranian
  • The incident occurred north of Baghdad

Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- At least five people were killed and 10 were wounded Monday when a bomb exploded on a bus carrying Iranian pilgrims north of Baghdad, police officials in Baghdad said.

Most of the casualties were Iranians who were visiting religious sites in Iraq, the officials said.

The incident occurred near Muqdadiya, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Baghdad in Diyala province.