Raw: Bombers Attack 2 Afghan Army Buses

Two suicide bombers attacked two buses carrying Afghan army troops in Kabul, Afghanistan. At least 7 people were killed and close to two dozen injured. The Taliban claimed responsibility. (Oct. 1)

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Kabul, Afghanistan – 1 October, 2014

1. Various damaged bus, soldiers, bombing scene

STORYLINE:

Two suicide bombers in the Afghan capital targeted two buses carrying Afghan army troops on Wednesday, killing seven and wounding 21 people, police said.

The first attacker hit a bus with Afghan National Army officers, killing seven and wounding 15 in west Kabul, said Kabul criminal investigation police chief Mohammad Farid Afzali.

The second attacker, who was also on foot, blew himself up in front of a second bus in northeast Kabul, wounding additional army personnel, Afzali said.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attacks.

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