This just came off the wire at 4:20EST...
Sounds like a vehicle accident....
Serious incident involving Canadian Forces Soldiers in Afghanistan
OTTAWA, March 2 /CNW Telbec/ - A serious incident has occurred involving Canadian Forces members in Kandahar. There are eight confirmed casualties with varying severity of injuries, at this time believed to be the result of a vehicle accident.
No more information will be available until we can assess the situation, verify details and confirm that the next of kin of involved soldiers have been informed.
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