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Summary The van was heading towards Jamrud from Tirah valley.
At least seven people were killed and other three were injured when blast hit a van in the tribal region of northwest Pakistan on Wednesday.According to sources, the bomb was planted inside the van and exploded while entering Jamrud area of Khyber Agency.Security forces have cordoned off the area and the injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals.Khyber is a haven for militants and has been the scene of fighting between the army and rebels, prompting at least 18,000 people to flee their homes in October last year.
