KABUL, Afghanistan - Five Afghans were injured as a result of a vehicle borne improvised explosive device attack near Herat City, Sunday.
International Security Assistance Force medical personnel provided first aid to the injured Afghans and transported them to a local ISAF medical treatment facility.
The blast ignited a nearby fuel tanker, however Afghan National Security Forces and coalition fire fighters extinguished the fire.
"We stand ready to assist our Afghan partners and the Afghan people in time of need also in events such as this," said Italian Brig. Gen. Claudio Berto, ISAF Regional Command West commander, "We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Afghanistan in a fight against the enemies of this country."
The area was secured by Afghan and ISAF forces and investigations about the blast are ongoing.