At least 8 people were killed in northern Pakistan suicide attack

HANGU, PAKISTAN (BNO NEWS) -- At least eight people were killed after a suicide attack in northern Pakistan, local authorities said Monday.

The suicide attacker riding an explosive-laden motorcycle rammed against a vehicle in Doaba, Tehsil Tal of Hangu, which is located in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to sources, who spoke with Geo News, at least eight people were killed in the attack, while another ten people were reported injured. Among those inside the attacked vehicle were tribal elders Malik Habibullah and Mumtaz Malik.

Emergency teams rushed to the scene and transferred the injured to the district hospital. Some were reported in critical condition, but no further information was immediately available.

Authorities also said that around 6 kilograms (13.2 pounds) of explosives were used in the attack.

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