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Bomb Explodes in Northern Spain

A bomb exploded early Saturday without leaving victims but producing important damage in the city of Lejona in northern Spain.

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A bomb exploded early Saturday without leaving victims but producing important damage in the city of Lejona in northern Spain.

The explosive device was placed in a car dealership for Opel and Cadillac vehicles.

The authorities attributed the attack to separatist organization Basque Homeland and Freedom (ETA), which they deem asa terrorist group.

The Association of Road Assistance said it received an anonymous call that warned of the explosion.

In order to avoid victims, the police blocked the area.

Since 1968, more than 830 people have been killed in attacks launched by ETA, which has been trying to establish an independentBasque country in northern Spain and southwestern France. Three people have been killed in ETA attacks this year.

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