Two killed, 13 injured in minibus explosion near Damascus

Two people were killed and 13 others injured in an explosion inside a minibus in a suburb of Damascus, Report informs, citing Al-Ikhbaria TV.

The ambulance department of Syria's Health Ministry announced this.

"The death toll from the explosion in Jaramana has risen to two, while 13 others were injured," the statement said.

Earlier, seven people were said to have been injured, while the number of fatalities had not been specified.

According to preliminary information, an explosive device detonated inside a minibus in the Jaramana area. The circumstances of the incident are being investigated.