This is what's left of a bus after a bomb exploded on board in Peshawar, Paksitan leaving behind a mess of charred and twisted metal.<br/> <br />Officials say the bomb was placed under the back seats of the bus. It was detonated through a remote-controlled device.<br/> <br />At least 17 people including two women were killed on the bus that was carrying government officials.<br/> <br />The bomb exploded as it traveled near a region known for its Islamist militant strongholds.<br/> <br />Blood stained the ground and nearby shops were damaged by the intensity of the blast.<br/> <br />Victims were rushed to the hospital. Many were carried in on stretchers as grieving relatives showed up to identify the dead.<br/> <br />Hospital workers expect the death toll to rise.
