Canadian soldier killed, three injured (updated)

Canadian soldier killed, three injured (updated)

One Canadian soldier is dead and three others were injured today when an improvised explosive blew up in Afghanistan.

One Canadian soldier is dead and three others were injured today when an improvised explosive blew up in Afghanistan.

The following statement was issued today by the Department of National Defence:

************************* Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan OTTAWA, ONTARIO - (December 26) - One Canadian soldier was killed and three others were injured when their armoured vehicle was struck by an explosion in Zharey District about 12:45 p.m. Kandahar time, December 26.

The injured soldiers were evacuated by helicopter to the Role 3 Multi-National Medical Facility at Kandahar Airfield where all the soldiers are reported to be in good condition.

Next of kin have been notified.

The identity of the deceased soldier is being withheld at the request of the family.

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