Car bomb explosion in the #Shia majority #Qatif, #SaudiArabia. Reports of casualties.
— Mohammad Al-Kassim (@alkassimm) June 1, 2017
A huge explosion was heard in Saudi Arabia's Shiite city of Qatif, media reports citing witnesses.
An explosion in Mayyas in al-#Qatif, #Saudi Arabia. Some sources state that explosion was caused by a VBIED. pic.twitter.com/SOEs4zgP17
— 🇮🇱دودول طلا👨🏻💻 (@lievan_tem) June 1, 2017
Some media report that a car bomb was a cause of the explosion. Locals claim it was a suicide bomber attack.
Update: Car bomb is reported to be source of explosion in Qatif, Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/axIJD1Xdvi
— Warrior Reports (@WarriorReports) June 1, 2017
At least two people were killed.
More video: Explosion near mosque in #Qatif, East #SaudiArabia; locals claim it's a suicide bomber attack#السعودية #القطيف @kleitm pic.twitter.com/7p41l7h87q
— Global News (@GlobalZarfati) June 1, 2017
Smoke rises from the explosion scene.
انفجار سيارة مفخخه بالقطيف (مياس) pic.twitter.com/uX7xjbEAbx
— نــــدّىٰ التـارٌوتي (@na7da7n) June 1, 2017
Emergency services arrived at the scene.
BREAKING: A car explosion reported near a local market in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. Investigating is still going by the authorities. pic.twitter.com/1pUwxOMXvU
— Mohammed Alnemer (@MohammadHM) June 1, 2017
