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Explosion of ammo-laden vehicle kills two in Syria's Idlib region

An ammunition-filled vehicle detonated in Binnish, Idlib, killing two civilians and injuring several others.

Authorities reported that a truck loaded with weapons exploded in the town of Binnish in northwestern Syria. The blast claimed the lives of two civilians and left multiple people wounded. Emergency services transported the injured to nearby hospitals, while two nearby cars were also destroyed. The Idlib Emergency and Disaster Management Directorate gave a preliminary casualty count of two dead and five injured, though other reports mention eight injured.

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The blast highlights ongoing safety risks in conflict-affected areas of Syria.

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