Explosion rocks southern Iraqi city of Basra, casualties reported

A large explosion rocked the centre of Iraq's southern city of Basra on Tuesday, with local news reports saying there are multiple casualties.

A large explosion rocked the centre of Iraq's southern city of Basra on Tuesday, with local news reports saying there are multiple casualties.

It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion, which sent a column of black smoke into the sky. Local reports said it was likely a car bomb.