US military vehicle hit by roadside bomb in Niger, Officials say

An improvised explosive device has hit a US army vehicle as it entered a fringe range during a training exercise near the town of Oullam, South West Niger.

The army says there were no fatalities but the soldiers are being evaluated.

Report says the soldiers were travelling in a mine-resistant vehicle when the explosion happened.

The US is supporting Niger in its fight against Islamist militants in the region.