The blast, which occurred near a bazaar and two gas stations, caused widespread destruction.
In the town of Beledweyne, in central Somalia, a suicide truck bomb exploded at a checkpoint. The blast killed 20 people, Xinhua reported.
It was learned that the explosion occurred near a market and two gas stations and caused massive destruction. Local authorities reported that security forces and medical teams were working at the scene to provide assistance to victims of the terrorist attack.
Several injured are in critical condition and the death toll may rise.
Beledwein is located in the Hiran region of central Somalia, where fighting has recently taken place between the military and Islamist groups Al-Shabab.
Earlier it was reported that 25 children died in Somalia due to the explosion.
Let’s remember that in October in the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, more than 100 people became victims of terrorist attacks. Loud explosions took place near the Ministry of Education building, located at a busy intersection.
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