Woman, 38, killed after bomb explodes in her hands in massive blast in Greece as cops probe plot to blow up bank

A WOMAN has been killed after the bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands.

The 38-year-old woman was reportedly carrying the bomb to place it outside a nearby bank in the Greek city of Thessaloniki.

Several storefronts and vehicles were damaged by the explosion on Saturday morning.

Footage from the scene shows forensic experts examining the site of the blast, as cops launch a probe into the suspected plot to blow up the bank.

The woman was known to authorities having taken part in several past robberies, according to cops.

They added that they are investigating her possible ties to extreme leftist groups.

This comes after a bomb exploded in central Athens in April.

The blast took place outside the Hellenic Train offices - Greece's main railway company - in the capital.

Shocking footage showed the terrifying moment the explosion ripped through a padlocked backpack planted outside the building.

A massive flash was captured in CCTV clips after the bomb detonated.

Emergency rescuers rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area after local residents said they heard a loud explosion in the avenue.

It is understood to have been caused by a device which was placed inside the backpack and left on a bike without license plates.

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