Bomb inside van explodes in Lanao del Sur

MANILA (UPDATE) - An improvised explosive device inside a van intercepted near a polling center in Marantao, Lanao del Sur exploded Monday, injuring suspects on board, the military said.

Initial information showed that the bomb was supposedly "intended for soldiers."

The explosives were supposed to be lobbed at the soldiers in the area but it got caught in the van's windshield, causing it to explode inside the van.

There were reportedly four men inside the van. Two of them have been intercepted, while two others are seriously injured.

Authorities also found other live explosives and weapons inside the van.

The military cordoned off the site of the explosion, shutting down the highway.

Investigation on the incident is ongoing. Authorities have yet to determine if the bombing is election-related.

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