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63 killed, scores injured as blast rocks Afghan wedding hall in Kabul | 63 killed, scores injured as blast rocks Afghan wedding hall in Kabul |
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At least 63 people have been killed after a powerful blast rocked a wedding reception in the western part of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul. Nearly two hundred people have been injured. | At least 63 people have been killed after a powerful blast rocked a wedding reception in the western part of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul. Nearly two hundred people have been injured. |
The explosion that ripped through the wedding hall bustling with guests claimed 63 lives, Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahim confirmed early Sunday, adding that another 182 people have suffered injuries. | |
Witnesses said the building was packed with guests when the blast struck, as it’s Afghani tradition to invite hundreds of people to weddings. | Witnesses said the building was packed with guests when the blast struck, as it’s Afghani tradition to invite hundreds of people to weddings. |
Videos on social media showed shocked women screaming and crying outside the Shahr-e-Dubai wedding hall. | Videos on social media showed shocked women screaming and crying outside the Shahr-e-Dubai wedding hall. |
Gruesome photos reportedly taken at the scene of the tragedy pictured bodies scattered on the floor amid overturned tables and chairs. | Gruesome photos reportedly taken at the scene of the tragedy pictured bodies scattered on the floor amid overturned tables and chairs. |
Conflicting reports have emerged as to the number of people killed and injured in the apparent suicide bombing. | |
Tolo News reported earlier on Sunday, citing sources, that at least 40 people were killed and over 100 people were injured in the blast. | |
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