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1997 Ürümqi bus bombings

1997 CE · People's Republic of China, Asia · War

1997 Ürümqi bus bombings
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On February 25, 1997, 3 bombs exploded on 3 buses in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China. 9 people were killed, including at least 3 children, and a further 28 were injured. Another 2 devices in the south railway station failed to explode. Steel balls, screws, and nails were found in the bombs.

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