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Strong blast goes off in Kabul’s diplomatic area, breaking glass & doors – reports Strong blast goes off in Kabul’s diplomatic area, breaking glass & doors – reports
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A powerful explosion has rocked the Afghan capital’s district where diplomatic missions are located, Reuters reported citing witnesses. Eyewitnesses on social media said the blast was so strong it shattered all windows in nearby buildings. Several people were killed and at least 60 taken to hospitals after a powerful explosion rocked the Afghan capital near the German and Iranian embassies, according to Kabul police, doctors and local journalists.
Some doors were also torn off their hinges, Reuters reported. Eyewitnesses on social media said the blast was so strong it shattered all windows in nearby buildings. Some doors were also torn off their hinges, Reuters reported.
Photos posted on Twitter showed a thick pillar of smoke rising from the site of the explosion.Photos posted on Twitter showed a thick pillar of smoke rising from the site of the explosion.
There were no immediate reports on casualties available.There were no immediate reports on casualties available.
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