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Afghanistan: Student among two killed as gunmen attack university bus in Baghlan

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 16 Mar 2021

Afghanistan: Student among two killed as gunmen attack university bus in Baghlan

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Kabul: At least two people, including a student, were killed after gunmen attacked a bus in Afghanistan's Baghlan on Tuesday morning.

The other deceased has been identified as the driver of the bus.

Six more people were wounded in the attack.

The bus was carrying students and teachers from the Baghlan University.

The incident took place in Pul-e-Khumri city, reports said, adding that the bus was carrying about 25 teachers and students.

Though the Baghlan police blamed the Taliban, the latter denied any involvement.