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Three killed, dozens wounded in massive Balkh truck bombing
Two civilians and one Afghan National Army commando were killed and more than 40 were wounded when a truck bomb was detonated in Balkh province early Tuesday, officials confirmed.
The incident happened at about 9 am local time close to an Afghan National Army Commando Corps compound in Balkh district of Balkh province, said Hebatullah Alizai, commander of 209 Shaheen Army Corps.
The ministry of defense said in a statement that an explosive-laden Mazda truck detonated close to the Commando Corps compound.
At least three people, including a commando, were killed and 35 civilians and six commandos wounded in the incident.
The compound and residential houses in the area sustained serious damage in the explosion.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the incident.
