NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
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MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
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February 11, 2004
Release Number: 04-02-21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EXPLOSION AT BAGHDAD ARMY RECRUITING STATION KILLS 47, WOUNDS MANY
BAGHDAD, Iraq - An explosion occurred at an Iraqi Army Recruiting Station at approximately 7:40 a.m.; initial reports indicated the explosion killed 47 Iraqis and wounded at least 50 others.
A sedan carrying explosives drove to the front of the recruiting station where numerous Iraqis were waiting in line to enlist in the Iraqi Army.
Soldiers from Task Force 1st Armored Division's 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment are on the scene providing aid to the victims and securing the blast site.
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