10 killed in suicide attack

A suicide car bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistan army convoy near the Afghan border on Wednesday, killing five soldiers and five civilians, officials said.

Several more soldiers and civilians were injured the attack in North Waziristan, a restive tribal region where Taliban and al-Qaeda militants operate, two intelligence officials .

The soldiers were on their way to the town of Bannu from Miran Shah, North Waziristan8217;s main town when they were attacked.

8220;It was a suicide attack, and we think local militants are responsible for it,8221; an official said.

A second official said five youths who were playing cricket near the road were also killed in the blast.