A truck explosion in Syria kills 18 people

An explosion in the Turkish controlled Syrian town, Al-Bab, has killed 18 people.

People inspect the area after a bomb blast in Syria’s Al-Bab [Mustafa Bathis/Anadolu/Getty Images]

It’s believed that a truck filled with explosives is the source of the blast that took place near a bus station.

So far, 75 people have been reported injured and 18 others are confirmed dead. Those numbers are expected to increase as rescue workers continue to dig through the rubble.

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, but past incidents in the town indicate that ISIS fighters, trying to reclaim the city, might be the masterminds behind the blast.

Authorities on the ground say the booby-trapped truck exploded in a densely populated area.

By: Niza Nondo