94 dead in triple Baghdad car bombings claimed by IS

May 11, 2016 22:59

Three car bombs in Baghdad, including a huge blast at a market in a Shiite area, killed at least 94 people today, the bloodiest day in the Iraqi capital

this year.

The attacks, all claimed by the Islamic State group, came with the government locked in a political crisis that some have warned could undermine the fight against the jihadists.

The worst bombing struck the frequently targeted Sadr City area of northern Baghdad at about 10:00 AM (0700 GMT), killing at least 64 people, officials said.

The blast set nearby shops on fire and left debris including the charred, twisted remains of a vehicle in the street.

Dozens of angry people gathered at the scene of the bombing, blaming the government for the carnage.

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