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Blasts hit Bhutto Karachi convoy | Blasts hit Bhutto Karachi convoy |
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Several blasts have occurred near the motorcade carrying Pakistani ex-PM Benazir Bhutto, during her triumphant homecoming after eight years in exile. | Several blasts have occurred near the motorcade carrying Pakistani ex-PM Benazir Bhutto, during her triumphant homecoming after eight years in exile. |
Mrs Bhutto was on her way from Karachi airport to a welcome rally when the explosions took place. | Mrs Bhutto was on her way from Karachi airport to a welcome rally when the explosions took place. |
Initial reports said at least 15 people were injured in the blasts, but Mrs Bhutto was not thought to be among them. At least one vehicle was damaged. | Initial reports said at least 15 people were injured in the blasts, but Mrs Bhutto was not thought to be among them. At least one vehicle was damaged. |
Unconfirmed reports said several people were killed. | Unconfirmed reports said several people were killed. |
Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out to greet the former PM. | Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out to greet the former PM. |
The motorcade is now said to be at a standstill. | The motorcade is now said to be at a standstill. |
The cause of the blasts is not clear. | The cause of the blasts is not clear. |
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