Woman killed in explosion when bomb she was carrying went off in her hands

Woman killed in explosion when bomb she was carrying went off in her hands
Several storefronts and vehicles were damaged by the explosion (Pictures: AFP/AP)

A woman has died in an explosion after a bomb she was carrying went off in her hands, police have said.

The 38-year-old is believed to have been taking the device to plant it outside a bank in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki early this morning.

Several storefronts and vehicles were damaged by the explosion.

The woman was known to authorities after taking part in several past robberies, according to police, who said they are investigating her possible ties to extreme leftist groups.

The 38-year-old is believed to have been taking the device to plant it outside a bank in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki (Picture: Metro)

‘It appears that she was carrying an explosive device and planned to plant it a bank’s ATM,’ a senior police official told Reuters

‘Something went wrong and exploded in her hands.’

Photos show crime scene investigators wearing white suits examining the scene of the blast.

A wall outside a shop looks to have a chunk blown out of it, while the windows of a car parked nearby are smashed.

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