| GEO Pakistan | | Mingora blast kills 3, injures scores | Updated at: 1304 PST, Thursday, July 15, 2010
 MINGORA: At least three people were killed and 15 others injured in a huge blast in Mingora area of Swat, Geo News reported Thursday.
According to the initial report poured from the blast site, the blast occurred at the central bus stand of the city, which is usually a crowded place and was bustling with people at the time of blast.
The injured have been rushed to hospital in Saidu Sharif. Most of the injured are in critical condition. The relief activities are in progress at the blast site.
The blast was massive that at least eight vehicles and over 50 shops were damaged.
Soon, after the blast, the commercial areas of the city were closed down.
According to eyewitnesses, it was a suicide blast.
It should be mentioned here that a tip-off regarding the entry of suicide bombers was received some days ago, resulting in stepped up security arrangements in the city.
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