Bomb Kills 15 Civilians; 12 Wounded
1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment
Story by Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver
Date: 09.29.2009
Posted: 09.29.2009 02:49
FORWARD OPERATING BASE WILSON, Afghanistan – Fifteen Afghan civilians were found dead and at least 12 were wounded after an improvised explosive device exploded beneath their bus Sept. 29 on Highway 1 in the Kandahar province.
Afghan and International Security Force partners are assessing casualties and damage. Afghan emergency medical personnel arrived quickly on the scene and supported ISAF medical staff to treat the injured casualties.
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