Helmand blast leaves 3 students dead

LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): A bomb blast left three students dead and as many injured in the Marjah district of southern Helmand province, official said Tuesday.

Dr. Shafiq Solhamal, the district chief, told Pajhwok Afghan News the explosion occurred in a parked motorcycle near the Agriculture High School on the outskirts of the district.

The three died on the spot, he said, adding the injured were instantly rushed to a nearby hospital.

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