Historical Events tagged with "citycentre"
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IRA Truck Bomb Devastates Manchester City Centre
A powerful truck bomb was detonated by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) in Manchester, England, causing extensive damage and injuring approximately 200 people. The attack targeted the city centre, leading to widespread destruction of property and disruption of daily life. The explosion occurred in a bustling area, resulting in significant chaos, as local shops, businesses, and infrastructure were impacted. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, but the event marked one of the most devastating attacks carried out by the IRA on British soil, underscoring the ongoing tensions and conflict between nationalist and unionist factions during this period.
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