Wed, Nov 9, 2005 at 11:40:15 am
There’s been a major terrorist attack at the Radisson Hotel in Amman: Several killed in hotel blast in Jordan.
AMMAN (Reuters) - At least five people were killed and more than 12 others were wounded on Wednesday in a blast at an international hotel in the Jordanian capital, Amman, Reuters witnesses said.
A police officer said it looked like the explosion was caused by a bomb but there was no immediate confirmation.
The explosion shook the Radisson hotel and several wounded people were seen in the lobby, witnesses said.
The explosion ripped through a banqueting room where about 250 people were attending a wedding reception. The hotel is known to be popular with Israeli tourists.
UPDATE at 11/9/05 12:35:01 pm:
Suicide bombers attacked three hotels simultaneously: Suicide Bombers Kill 18 at Jordan Hotels.
AMMAN, Jordan - Suicide bombers attacked three hotels frequented by Westerners in the Jordanian capital Wednesday night, and at least 18 people were killed and 120 wounded, police said.
Maj. Bashir al-Da’aja said officials believe all three blasts were carried out by suicide bombers. The explosions indicated the involvement of al-Qaida, which has launched coordinated attacks on high-profile, Western targets in the past, a police official said.