Bus bomb blast kills 15 in northwestern Pakistan

By Aamir Latif

KARACHI, Pakistan

At least 15 people were killed and over 30 injured Wednesday after a bomb exploded on a bus in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, officials said.

Police said the explosive device was planted at the back of a bus carrying around 50 government employees.

Several of the injured remain in critical condition, medical officials said.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.