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Casualties feared in Kabul blast 'Three killed' in Kabul explosion
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Casualties are feared in a large explosion in the Afghan capital, Kabul, eyewitnesses say. At least three people have been killed in a large explosion in the Afghan capital, Kabul, eyewitnesses say.
The blast occurred near the interior ministry office and the Indian embassy.The blast occurred near the interior ministry office and the Indian embassy.
An Indian embassy official told the BBC that the explosion had damaged a part of a security wall. He said embassy staff were unhurt.An Indian embassy official told the BBC that the explosion had damaged a part of a security wall. He said embassy staff were unhurt.
Kabul has witnessed a number of attacks in recent months. Last month six Italian soldiers were killed in a bomb attack on a military convoy.Kabul has witnessed a number of attacks in recent months. Last month six Italian soldiers were killed in a bomb attack on a military convoy.
Most of the attacks have targeted international forces or government offices.Most of the attacks have targeted international forces or government offices.
Embassy targeted?Embassy targeted?
The cause of the latest blast was not known.The cause of the latest blast was not known.
Television pictures showed charred vehicles at the site and ambulances speeding to the location.Television pictures showed charred vehicles at the site and ambulances speeding to the location.
Indian high commissioner to Pakistan Jayant Prasad said the watchtower and some other portions of the embassy had suffered some damage in the explosion. Indian high commissioner to Afghanistan Jayant Prasad said the watchtower and some other portions of the embassy had suffered some damage in the explosion.
He said the blast, which occurred at 0827 local time (0353 GMT), appeared to be the work of a suicide bomber.He said the blast, which occurred at 0827 local time (0353 GMT), appeared to be the work of a suicide bomber.
"No Indians have been severely injured or killed in the attack. There have been a few injuries," he said."No Indians have been severely injured or killed in the attack. There have been a few injuries," he said.
One reporter at the scene said he had seen two cars damaged at the site of the blast.One reporter at the scene said he had seen two cars damaged at the site of the blast.
Police officers told the Associated Press news agency that the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber, but did not give any details.Police officers told the Associated Press news agency that the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber, but did not give any details.
Last July a suicide bomber has rammed a car full of explosives into the gates of the Indian embassy in Kabul, killing 41 people and injuring 141.Last July a suicide bomber has rammed a car full of explosives into the gates of the Indian embassy in Kabul, killing 41 people and injuring 141.