At least five civilians were killed in a roadside mine explosion in eastern Nangarhar province on Friday, local officials said.
According to the officials the incident occurred in Haska Mina district of Nangarhar province on Friday morning when a civilian’s vehicle hit an IED in the district.
Attaullah Khogyani, the provincial governor’s spokesman, confirmed the incident and said nine other civilians were wounded in the incident.
Khogyani said that five civilians including a child were killed and nine others including two children and two women were wounded.
Khogyani said some of the wounded were in critical condition.
So far, no group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility.