DURHAM -- Three Canadian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan Wednesday by an improvised explosive device which detonated near their vehicle.
One soldier was also seriously injured as a result of the incident, which occurred at about 10:30 a.m. local time, in the Zhari district. He is said to be in serious, but stable condition.
News of the deaths was embargoed while the families of the three soldiers were contacted. It was announced Thursday morning by Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson, commander of Task Force Kandahar.
One of the deceased soldiers has been identified as Sgt. Shawn Eades, who was on his third tour in Afghanistan.
The Department of National Defence has yet to release the names of the other soldiers.
The three soldiers were combat engineers with 12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment based in Edmonton and were attached to the Second Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group.
Details of a repatriation ceremony have not yet been announced.
Watch www.newsdurhamregion.com for information about when the ceremonial procession is expected to travel along the Highway of Heroes through Durham Region.
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