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Crisis/Conflict/Terrorism Afghanistan: Roadside mine blast leaves 8 killed in Baghlan
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 04 Nov 2019, 07:19 pm Print
Baghlan: A roadside mine blast in Afghanistan's northern Baghlan province on Monday left at least eight people killed, media reports said.
The incident took place in the Dand-e-Shahabuddin area close to Pul-e-Khumri, capital of Baghlan province, as the party was traveling from Akakhel village to Pul-e-Khumri , officials at the provincial police headquarters confirmed to Tolo News.
“Four children, two women and two men were killed and six other civilians--including children--were wounded,” police told Tolo News.
Police further said the victims have been taken to a nearby hospital.
No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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