At least one civilian was killed when a group of Taliban fighters attacked part of Baghlan-Kunduz Highway and opened fire on passengers’ vehicles, local officials said on Friday.

According to the officials, the incident took place in Shash Sarak area in Baghlan-e-Markazi district of the province on Friday morning. 

The victim was a driver, the official said, adding that the Taliban took away a Surf vehicle with its passengers following the attack.

Taliban yet to comment on the report.