Ottawa, Aug 3 (Xinhua) Two Canadian soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan when a roadside bomb exploded near a patrol party, military officials said Sunday.

The incident occurred approximately 15 km west of Kandahar city Saturday afternoon, the Department of National Defense said in a press release.

The soldiers had dismounted from their vehicle during their patrol when they touched upon the bomb.

Another soldier was seriously injured and is in stable condition in hospital.

Since 2002, 127 Canadian soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan mission.