"On my way out of the compound after the blasts, I saw many people killed and at the gate I recognized my friend's body who was on duty. He lost one of his legs and an arm. I just covered his body," the officer said with grief on his face.
Twisted and charred wreckage of several cars and police vehicles could be seen at the scene, while ponds of blood and parts of human bodies scattered near the security walls at the entrance of the compound.
The massive explosion of the first blast badly damaged the facade of the nearby Kirkuk's post office and several buildings.
Mazin al-Obiedi, 45, said that he just opened his shop near the compound when a huge explosion occurred.
"The blast was terrifying, I have never heard such a big one in my life. My shop turned upside down," Obiedi said, who was putting a bandage on his injured arm caused by the smashed glasses.
Iraqi security forces sealed off the scene while a civil defense rescue team was seen removing debris to search for more possible survivors and victims.
Ambulances, police vehicles and civilian cars evacuated the victims to several hospitals and medical centers in the city.
China's weekly story (2013.01.27-01.31)
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