7 Killed In Roadside Bombing In Mazar-e-Sharif

At least seven people died when a bus struck a roadside bomb in northern Afghanistan, reports the Khaama Press (Kabul).

On Tuesday, the bus, which was transporting oil workers, hit an explosive device in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province. Seven people were killed and six injured, security officials said.

The death toll was expected to rise due to the severity of the injuries.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.