At least 25 people have been killed by a car bomb at a market in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, officials say.

The attack in the Shurja district came as Iraqis celebrated the withdrawal of US troops from towns and cities in Iraq, six years after the invasion.

Iraqi and US troops have been on alert for attacks during the pullback, which was declared a national holiday.

Ten days ago more than 70 people were killed in a truck bombing in Kirkuk – the deadliest attack in over a year.

Police Brig Gen Sarhat Qadir told the Associated Press news agency at least 40 people had been wounded in the latest blast, caused by an explosives-laden vehicle parked near the crowded outdoor Shurja market.

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