Bomb Explodes in Van, Severing Man’s Leg
A bomb exploded in a van in one of Brooklyn’s busiest Jewish neighborhoods, severing a man’s leg, but police ruled out terrorism.
The “fairly sophisticated” bomb likely was planted in the van rented by Yisroel Halberstam because of a personal dispute, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said. He would not give details but said a car Halberstam rented about two weeks ago was set on fire.
The bomb exploded on the driver’s side of the van when Halberstam opened the door, Kelly said.
Halberstam, 46, was in critical condition, a Bellevue Hospital spokesman said.
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