At least eight killed in Moscow market blast

An explosion possibly caused by a bomb tore through a Moscow market this morning, killing at least eight people and injuring about 25, the Emergency Situations Ministry said.

Ministry spokeswoman Yulia Stadnikova said preliminary information indicated the blast hit the Cherkizovsky market in the north-eastern part of the city about 10.30am (7.30am Irish time) and was caused by an explosive device.