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18/02/2004
11 Iraqis killed in attack on coalition army base
Eleven Iraqis have been killed and more than 100 people have been injured today after a suicide bomber targeted a coalition troop compound in Hilla, southern Iraq.
At around 7.15am local time, a lorry carrying around 700kg of explosives approached the perimeter of a base controlled by the Polish army.
The attack began when a car smashed through the base's fence. The Polish soldiers immediately opened fire, killing the driver. The lorry then followed through the gap in the fence and the explosives were detonated.
It has been reported that, in addition to the 11 deaths, 58 soldiers and 44 Iraqis were hurt during the attack.
Among the injured troops were Filipinos, Hungarians, Poles and an American.
(gmcg)
At around 7.15am local time, a lorry carrying around 700kg of explosives approached the perimeter of a base controlled by the Polish army.
The attack began when a car smashed through the base's fence. The Polish soldiers immediately opened fire, killing the driver. The lorry then followed through the gap in the fence and the explosives were detonated.
It has been reported that, in addition to the 11 deaths, 58 soldiers and 44 Iraqis were hurt during the attack.
Among the injured troops were Filipinos, Hungarians, Poles and an American.
(gmcg)
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