Afghan official: Taliban suicide car bombing kills 5 people

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan official says a Taliban suicide car bomber has targeted a military convoy in southern Helmand province, killing at least five people.

Omar Zwak, the spokesman for the provincial governor, says the explosion also wounded 38 other people. He says the attack took place on Wednesday in Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital.

The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid made the claim in his twitter account.