Three Canadian soldiers were killed and two injured in Afghanistan after an improvised explosive device detonated near their armoured vehicle.
Warrant Officer Denis Raymond Brown, Cpl. Dany Fortin and Cpl. Kenneth O'Quinn were killed Tuesday evening when a roadside bomb detonated during a patrol in Arghandab District, about 10 kilometres northwest of Kandahar City, said Brig.-Gen. Jon Vance.
The soldiers were sent into the area as part of Canada's Quick Reaction Force to respond to a call by the Afghan National Police after an IED was found on the main supply route, said Maj. Rob Dunn.
The soldiers were able to defuse that bomb and were returning to base when their patrol struck another roadside device, Dunn said.
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03-04-2009, 06:17 PM
3 Canadian soldiers killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan
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