At least five people died in the explosion of a truck in front of the police station in the city of Coahuajana, in the west of Mexico, the prosecutor’s office of this country announced.
Eight police officers were injured in the explosion, three of whom died after receiving medical aid. Among the victims was the driver of the truck that exploded, while the remains of two other people were found on the spot, agencies report.
The explosion took place in an area where numerous criminal groups operate, and authorities have recently stepped up security measures due to continued violence.
(Vijesti.ba)
