Attack on convoy in Philippines injures Duterte aides, soldiers
The group arrived prior to President Rodrigo Duterte's visit on Wednesday.
By Ed Adamczyk Follow @adamczyk_ed Contact the Author | Nov. 29, 2016 at 7:14 AM
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A convoy of 50 people entering Marawi City, Philippines in advance of a visit by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, were struck by an improvised explosive device followed by gunfire Tuesday. Image courtesy of Google Maps
MARAWI CITY , Philippines, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- An improvised explosive device injured seven people in President Rodrigo Duterte's advance party Tuesday morning in Marawi City, Philippines, military officials said.
The group of about 50 people -- members of the Presidential Security Group, the Presidential Broadcast Staff and military escorts -- was entering Marawi City in a convoy when the bomb exploded. Duterte was not in the convoy but was expected to travel to the city Wednesday.
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