By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/insurgents-killed-filming-propaganda-video-iraq Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Insurgents killed while filming propaganda video in Iraq Nation Feb 10, 2014 12:31 PM EDT View Larger Map At least 21 insurgents were killed by an accidental car bomb explosion Monday, the BBC reports, during the filming of a propaganda video for an intended suicide attacker. The explosion occurred on a desert road about 12 miles from the central Iraq city of Samarra. Security officials told the BBC that a vehicle filled with explosives was being escorted en route to a main road from the insurgents’ compound when it was detonated unintentionally. Police arrested 22 other suspected insurgents on the scene — some of which were wounded from the blast. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti is the digital video producer at PBS NewsHour. @JSkl
View Larger Map At least 21 insurgents were killed by an accidental car bomb explosion Monday, the BBC reports, during the filming of a propaganda video for an intended suicide attacker. The explosion occurred on a desert road about 12 miles from the central Iraq city of Samarra. Security officials told the BBC that a vehicle filled with explosives was being escorted en route to a main road from the insurgents’ compound when it was detonated unintentionally. Police arrested 22 other suspected insurgents on the scene — some of which were wounded from the blast. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now