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Iraqi Civilians Accidentally Injured During Coalition Mortar Mission

CAMP AL ASAD, Iraq - Four Iraqi civilians were injured yesterday in the town of Khaffajiyah, Iraq, during a mortar firing mission conducted by Coalition Forces.

Following the mishap, all four casualties were transported to a nearby hospital in Haditha, Iraq, by local citizens. Two of the injured were treated for minor injuries and released. The other two, an elderly woman and a young boy, were evacuated by Coalition Forces to a medical facility at Camp Al Asad-a U.S. military air base located 120 miles west of Baghdad. After receiving care, they were further air evacuated to Balad, Iraq where both are listed in stable condition.

Coalition Forces were conducting counter-insurgency operations by firing mortar rounds at a known historical site from which anti-Iraqi forces had previously launched attacks.

Yesterday's incident is currently under investigation.

alan@newsblaze.com