39 killed, 73 injured in Afghanistan blast
By IANSWednesday, June 9, 2010
KANDAHAR - At least 39 people were killed and 73 injured in a powerful blast at a wedding party in southern Afghanistan, an official said Thursday.
The explosion took place Wednesday around 10 p.m. in Arghandab district near the capital city, killing 39 people and injuring 73 others, Hajj Anas, a senior official with the provincial government, told Xinhua.
The groom and 10 children were among those injured, the official said, adding that the casualties could be higher.
No one has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
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