Person killed and another one injured in landmine blast in Marka town

At least one person was killed and another sustained injuries when their car rammed into landmines suspected to have been planted near a garage in Marko.

The incident according to source took place in the centre of townat about 2:30am.

“The vehicle ran over a landmine that we suspect had been planted there. It killed one person and another injured” said a witness who sought anonymity.

Medical sources in Marka said the person who was injured in the blast was in serious condition.

There has been no claim of responsibility for the attack. The Somali government has not issued an official comment either.

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