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QUETTA: At least one person was killed and two injured on Monday when an explosion hit Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, DawnNews reported.

According to initial reports, the blast took place near the city’s main Sariab road. Rescue officials confirmed at least one person was killed as a result of the explosion.

The nature of the blast could not be ascertained as yet.

This is a developing story and will be updated as reports come in.

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