At least four civilians were killed following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.

According to local government officials, the incident took place late Wednesday in Khanshin district of Helmand province, Khaama press reported.

The provincial government media office also confirmed the incident and said a civilian vehicle struck with an IED which left four people dead.

The source further added that the vehicle was on its way to Khanshin district from Dishu when the incident took place.

No group including the Taliban militants has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.

Helmand is among the volatile provinces in Southern Afghanistan where anti-government armed militant groups are actively operating.

Taliban militants frequently use improvised explosive device (IED) to target Afghan and coalition security forces, but in majority of the attacks the civilians are targeted.

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