At least three dead, 24 injured in Bajaur Agency blast

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KHAR: At least three people were killed and 24 injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast which hit the town of Nawagai in Bajaur Agency of FATA on Friday, political administration said.

The blast occurred in a truck at roadside in Chahrmang area of Nawagai, officials said.

The injured were taken to Agency Headquarter Hospital. Seven of the injured are said to be in critical condition.

The casualties are all said to be locals of the area. Bodies of the deceased were sent to their native towns.