Syria: deadly explosion on military bus in Damascus

At least 13 people were killed after a military bus was hit by two explosions in central Damascus, Syrian state media say.

The vehicle was targeted in a “terrorist” attack as it passed under a bridge, Sana news agency said.

The video of the scene showed the charred remains of the bus that was completely burned out.

Although Syria has been embroiled in civil war for a decade, such attacks in the capital are increasingly rare.

The attack occurred shortly after dawn as the bus headed under the Jisr al-Rais bridge, Sana said.

He said a third explosive device was found at the scene and defused.