MIRAMSHAH, Sept 6 Six suspected militants were killed when missiles fired by a US drone hit a car in Madakhel area of North Waziristan Agency on Monday, sources said. The car carrying six people was targeted near the Afghan border.

Local people said that two missiles were fired at the car.

The identity of the men killed in the attack could not be ascertained.

A local administration official confirmed the strike and casualties, according to AFP.