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Photos: Explosion in Bangkok

August 17, 2015 10:17AM ET

A blast near a religious shrine in the center of the city claims at least a dozen lives

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The wreckage of motorcycles near the site of a bomb attack in central Bangkok, Aug. 17, 2015. Athit Perawongmetha / Reuters
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The attack killed at least 19 people and wounded over 100 more. Pornchai Kittiwongsakul / AFP / Getty Images
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A policeman photographs the site of the explosion, at a popular Hindu shrine. Mark Baker / AP
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The explosion took place near the Grand Hyatt Hotel, in a neighborhood frequented by tourists. Pornchai Kittiwongsakul / AFP / Getty Images
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A Thai soldier cordons off the scene. Pornchai Kittiwongsakul / AFP / Getty Images
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Thus far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Pornchai Kittiwongsakul / AFP / Getty Images

 

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