Canadian soldier killed, 3 injured in Afghanistan blast

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One Canadian soldier was killed and three were injured when an improvised explosive device detonated in Afghanistan on Friday.

The incident occurred at about 12:45 p.m. local time Friday in the Zhari District of Kandahar province about 24 kilometres west of Kandahar City, Canadian military officials said.

"The soldiers were conducting security operations in the area when the explosion occurred," Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson told reporters in Kandahar.

The roadside bomb went off near their vehicle, Thompson said.

Family members of the soldier who died have been notified, but his name is not yet being released at their request, the military said.

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RIP Soldier :cry:
God Bless his family!