In Pakistan’s Baluchistan province, at least 11 people were killed and 6 others were injured as a previously planted explosive device detonated during the passage of a vehicle carrying coal miners.

In the town of Harnai in Baluchistan province, an explosive device planted earlier exploded as a vehicle carrying 17 coal miners passed by.

Health and police teams were dispatched to the area. Officials confirmed that 11 people lost their lives and 6 others were injured. So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Baluchistan, rich in minerals and bordering Iran and Afghanistan, has been the scene of separatist ethnic Baluch groups’ uprisings.