[Khaama (Afghanistan)] At least seven civilians were killed in an explosion in the restive southern Helmand province of Afghanistan, local officials said Sunday.The incident took place in the vicinity of Lashkargah city, the provincial capital of Helmand province.
Provincial governor’s spokesman Omar Zwak confirmed that a civilian vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the militants in Bolan area of the city.
He said four children and two women were among those killed in the incident and the victims were all members of a single family.
On the other hand reports suggest at least 11 civilians were killed in the incident but the local officials have not confirmed the report so far.