Lebanon attack: Suicide bombers strike village of Qaa

At least six people killed and several wounded in suicide bombing attack in the village of Qaa near the Syrian border.

At least six people have been killed and several wounded in a suicide bombing attack in eastern Lebanon near the border with Syria, according to local media reports.

Four suicide bombers blew themselves up among a group of people on their way to work in the village of Qaa in Bekaa valley early on Monday, security sources told Al Jazeera.

Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV said at least 19 people were also wounded in the attack.

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The broadcaster had earlier reported the attack was carried out by two suicide bombers, but later said there were more than two.

All those killed were civilians, the mayor of Qaa told Voice of Lebanon, while three Lebanese soldiers were among the wounded.

No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

 

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