At least six civilians, including women and children, were killed in a roadside mine blast in southern Helmand province on Sunday afternoon, local officials said on Monday.

The incident took place in Washir district after a civilian vehicle struck a roadside mine, said Mohammad Zaman Hamdard, a spokesman for provincial police chief.

"Two other civilians were wounded in the blast and the victims have been taken to a nearby hospital," he said.

No group, including the Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the blast.

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