Tragedy in Afghanistan as bus hits Taliban bomb

Dozens of civilians have lost their lives in Western Afghanistan when their bus hit an improvised explosive device.

The passenger bus travelling on the Kandahar-Herat highway struck a Taliban roadside bomb.

Spokesman for Farah province, Muhibullah Muhib informed that the bomb was freshly planted by the Taliban insurgents to target Afghan and foreign security forces.

He added that all victims were civilians, mostly women and children.

Meanwhile, no immediate confirmation from the group was given that it was behind the blast.

Taliban fighters operate in the region and frequently use roadside bombs to target government officials and security forces.