A car bomb explosion in the Jordanian capital, Amman, has left two people dead.

Jordanian officials said the blast occurred near the home of a top security official - Lieutenant Colonel Ali Burjak, who heads the anti-terrorism unit of Jordan's intelligence service.

The bomb had been placed in a car that belongs to the colonel's wife.

The two victims were identified as an Egyptian and an Iraqi, who worked at a nearby shop.

There has been no claim of responsibility for the attack. Police are investigating.

Some information for this report provided by AFP and AP.

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