Iraqi officials say a car bomb has exploded at a crowded popular market in southwestern Baghdad, killing at least 18 people and wounding 36.
A police official says the explosion took place Wednesday night in the predominantly Shiite neighborhood of al-Bayaa.
A hospital official corroborated the casualty figure. Both spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to brief journalists.
The Emergency Election Sale is now live! Get 30% to 60% off our most popular products today!