Massive blast in Pakistan capital
BayBak, Azerbaijan | 1733 days ago | Saturday, 20th September , 2008 , 16:45 [pm] | International
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. | A large explosion has hit a luxury hotel in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, causing many casualties.
The BBC’s Barbara Plett who is at the scene said that the entire front section of the Marriott Hotel had been blown out and wreckage was everywhere. |
A large explosion has hit a luxury hotel in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, causing many casualties.
The BBC’s Barbara Plett who is at the scene said that the entire front section of the Marriott Hotel had been blown out and wreckage was everywhere.
She described plumes of black smoke and rescue workers carrying out bloodied victims, as more ambulances arrived.
Some reports say the explosion was caused by a suspected suicide bomber, but this is unconfirmed.
The Marriott is located near government buildings and diplomatic missions. Security there is tight, with guests and vehicles subject to checks.
Last year a suicide bomber killed himself and one other in an attack at the hotel.bbc
, Voice of a Nation[1] Print
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[...] Massive blast in Pakistan capital. A large explosion has hit a luxury hotel in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, causing many casualties. The BBC’s Barbara Plett who is at the scene said that the entire front section of the Marriott Hotel had been blown out and … [...]
[...] Massive blast in Pakistan capital. A large explosion has hit a luxury hotel in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, causing many casualties. The BBC’s Barbara Plett who is at the scene said that the entire front section of the Marriott Hotel had been blown out and … [...]