Landmine explosion kills 2 civilians in Turkey

Two Kurdish civilians have been killed when a bus hit a landmine in southeastern Sirnak Province, a security source says.

Local authorities blamed the Sunday night blast at Beytussebap on the separatist Workers' Party (PKK), AFP reported on Monday.

Kurdish rebels often plant home-made explosive devices on roads used by the army.

The bus was taking supplies to a military base when it struck the mine.

The bus driver and a passenger were killed on the spot, the source said.

The Kurdish rebels took up arms in 1984 to fight for independence and the conflict has killed some 45,000 people.

The PKK is considered a terrorist group by Turkey, the US and the European Union.