Three Canadian soldiers were killed and two injured in Afghanistan after an improvised explosive device detonated near their armoured vehicle.
Warrant Officer Denis Raymond Brown (left), Cpl. Dany Fortin (center) and Cpl. Kenneth O'Quinn (right) were killed Tuesday evening when a roadside bomb detonated during a patrol in Arghandab District, about 10 kilometres northwest of Kandahar City, said Brig.-Gen. Jon Vance.