Baghdad - Seven policemen were killed and another six policemen were injured on Sunday when three bombs exploded targeting their patrol in Iraq's Diyala province, according to police sources.

The injured were taken to Khanaqin hospital for treatment, the Voices of Iraq (VOI) news agency reported.

The blasts took place in al-Sadiya district, north-east of the city of Baquba, north of Baghdad. (dpa)