Car bomb explodes near a bus carrying soldiers in the city of Tripoli

On 29 September 2008 a car bomb exploded near a bus carrying Lebanese soldiers in the northern port city of Tripoli. The bus was the apparent target of the attack, which occurred during the morning rush hour commute in the Buhsas area, which is located at the city's southern entrance; at least five people were killed and 35 others were injured, while several nearby vehicles and buildings sustained heavy damage. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.