At least three people were killed and eight others were injured in a blast near a police van in Mardan on Friday.
Rescue workers said nearly 11 people were injured when the blast occured. The wounded were rushed to the hospital, where three of them succumbed to their injuries.
The district police officer (DPO) confirmed the number of casualties.
He said that the explosive material was planted by the road, which blew off as soon as the police van passed by.
