Hilla:Seven individuals experienced suffocation injuries following an explosion at a medical complex in the center of Hilla, the capital of Babylon Governorate.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the explosion was caused by an oxygen cylinder that exploded inside the medical complex located in the ‘Street 60’ area. The incident triggered a fire, resulting in seven people suffering from suffocation.

Aqeel Abdullah, the media director for the Civil Defense in Babylon, stated that the injured individuals were transported to Hilla Surgical Hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition.