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Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Updated 16.39 Wed Sep 05 2007

Two British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.

The soldiers were taking part in a routine patrol in Helmand Province when their vehicle was hit by an explosion.

A third soldier and a civilian interpreter were also injured

A third soldier and a civilian interpreter were also injured.

The MoD said next of kin have not been informed, and therefore no further details will be released at this stage.

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