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Three Diggers wounded in Afghanistan

Three Australian soldiers have been wounded in Afghanistan. The trio were injured when the vehicle they were in was hit by an IED.

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Three Australian soldiers have been wounded in Afghanistan.

The Department of Defence says the injuries are "minor" but also says one digger will come home for treatment.

The incident happened on Tuesday.

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The soldiers were travelling in the Chora region of Oruzgan province when their armoured Bushmaster truck was hit by an improvised explosive device.

"One soldier will return to Australia for further treatment while the other two soldiers are expected to return to full duties after a short period of recovery," Defence said in a statement.

Lieutenant Colonel Jason Blain said the three soldiers had spoken to their families.

"These men are receiving the best of care," he said. "They are in a satisfactory and stable condition and are resting comfortably."


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