Jordan: Old bomb blast kills 4 Syrian children, mother

AMMAN, Jordan

Four children and their mother were killed when an old unexploded bomb went off in northern Jordan on Monday, according to Jordanian police.

"A hand grenade exploded in Al-Mafraq province which led to the death of four children and their mother," police spokesman, Amer al-Sartawi, said.

He pointed out that specialized teams have opened an investigation into the accident, without giving further details.

UNCHR Jordan, for its part, issued a statement saying that the woman and her four children were Syrian refugees, residing in the Jordanian province of Al-Mafraq.

"UNHCR Jordan is saddened to confirm that this afternoon