KABUL, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- A civilian vehicle hit an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) Monday morning in southern Afghan province of Uruzgan, leaving at least six people dead and four more injured, said a statement from the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

    It occurred at around 9:00 a.m.(0430 GMT) when the vehicle with all civilians on board was struck by an IED near Trin Kot district, the capital of Uruzgan province, the statement said.

    "Six civilians, including one child, were killed and four wounded in the explosion," it said.

    "ISAF troops immediately responded, provided medical assistance and evacuated the injured to ISAF clinics for further medical treatment," it added.

    No one or individuals have yet to claim responsibility.

    Conflicts and spiraling insurgency have claimed the lives of over 3,800 people with around 1,445 civilians, so far this year in the war-battered country.