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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