Children among 8 killed in Afghanistan blast

November 08, 2013 01:29 pm | Updated 01:29 pm IST - Kabul

At least eight civilians, including two children died Friday when their van struck a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, officials said.

The incident took place at 8 am (0330 GMT) on the outskirts of Qalat city, said Ghulam Sakhi Rogh Lewanay, police chief for Zabul province.

At least one other person was injured, officials said.

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