Two members of the National Guard were killed and two others were injured when a bomb accidentally exploded in Riyadh.

The accident took place during a routine training program for the National Guards unit that used live ammunition at a training square in Khashm Al-Ain in eastern Riyadh.

Col. Khalid Al-Meqbil, press spokesman for the Ministry of the National Guard, said the accident occurred when a bomb exploded inside a military vehicle, burning it in the process.

Authorities at the ministry have launched an investigation into the incident.

Col. Khalid offered his condolences to the families of the two victims and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.