Seven injured in twin explosions in southern Philippines

Source: Xinhua| 2017-04-17 22:39:59|Editor: Mu Xuequan
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MANILA, April 17 (Xinhua) -- At least seven people, including two soldiers and three policemen, were injured in twin explosions that rocked a gas station in Tacurong City in the southern Philippines on Monday, police said.

The first explosion occurred around 6:40 p.m. local time on the rooftop of the gas station along a highway.

Two soldiers and three policemen who responded to the first explosion were injured when the second explosion happened at 7:10 p.m., police said, adding that two civilians were also hurt in the twin blasts.

Senior police superintendent Raul Supiter told local media that two suspects were immediately arrested and being investigated.

He added that a hand grenade was seized from the suspects.

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