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Ammunition truck explosion kills two in Syria's Idlib province
A vehicle carrying munitions detonated in the Idlib countryside, leaving at least two people dead and several others wounded, according to Syrian state media reports on Thursday.
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The explosion occurred in rural areas of Idlib province in northwestern Syria, destroying the ammunition-laden vehicle and damaging surrounding structures. State media confirmed the fatalities and reported multiple casualties from the blast.
Details surrounding the incident remained limited, with authorities still assessing the full extent of the damage. Emergency response teams attended to the wounded following the explosion.
The incident adds to the instability that has characterized Idlib province in recent years. The region, which remains contested between government forces and opposition groups, has been a focal point of Syria's ongoing conflict. Accidents involving military equipment and munitions have periodically claimed lives in conflict-affected areas of the country.
No immediate statement was issued regarding the cause of the explosion or the circumstances that led to the vehicle's detonation.