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Iraqi prison bus attack 'kills 60' Militants 'kill 60' in ambush on Iraq prison convoy
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Attack on bus carrying prisoners north of Iraqi capital Baghdad leaves at least 60 people dead - security sources Suicide attackers have mounted a bomb and gun attack on a prison convoy in Iraq, killing 51 prisoners and nine police officers, security sources say.
More to follow. Roadside bombs exploded as the convoy was taking the prisoners from the town of Taji to the capital, Baghdad, justice ministry and medical sources told Reuters.
Gunmen opened fire and a battle ensued with security forces, AFP reports.
There were no immediate figures for casualties among the militants.
The prisoners, who were suspected militants, had been evacuated in the convoy after mortar rounds hit military bases in Taji at dawn on Thursday, Iraqi officials told AP.