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| Large blast rocks Afghan capital |
Large blast rocks Afghan capital |
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There has been a large explosion during the morning rush hour in the Afghan capital, Kabul, reports say. | There has been a large explosion during the morning rush hour in the Afghan capital, Kabul. |
Local police told the BBC the blast was a suicide bombing near the interior ministry office in the city centre. | Local police told the BBC the blast was a suicide bombing near the Indian embassy, opposite the country's interior ministry in the city centre. |
Ambulances were carrying away wounded from the scene of the explosion and initial reports say a number of people may have been killed. | Initial reports say seven people may have been killed and many more injured, although this has not been confirmed. |
| There has been a sharp increase in Afghan violence in recent months, though mainly in the south and east. | There has been a sharp increase in Afghan violence in recent months, though mainly in the south and east. |
Smoke was seen rising from the scene of the blast as police cordoned off the area. | Smoke was seen rising from the scene of the blast as police cordoned off the area. Ambulances were carrying away wounded from the scene. |
| Witnesses said the bomber appeared to have targeted people queuing for visas. |
| The BBC's Martin Patience in Kabul says there has been no claim of responsibility yet but the Taleban have vowed to step up attacks in the capital. | The BBC's Martin Patience in Kabul says there has been no claim of responsibility yet but the Taleban have vowed to step up attacks in the capital. |
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