17 hurt in bus explosion in Zamboanga City

ZAMBOANGA CITY—An explosion tore into a bus owned by the Biel family here around 2 p.m. on Friday, the police said.

Chief Insp. Joel Tutuh, spokesperson of the city police office, said at least 17 people were reportedly injured.

Two of the victims—a man and a woman—were in critical condition, he said.

Tutuh said the police were still gathering more details as of posting time. Julie Alipala/RC