Five killed in bombing in Afghanistan's Green Zone

Kabul [Afghanistan] Oct. 31 (ANI): At least five persons were killed and 21 wounded in a bomb attack in Afghanistan's Green Zone on Tuesday afternoon, reports TOLO News, quoting hospital officials.

The death toll is likely to increase.

An explosion ripped through Kabul's Wazir Akbar Khan area where many foreign embassies and government departments are based.

According to various reports, there was no immediate confirmation about the cause of the explosion.

Security forces immediately cordoned off the area.

Ambulances were seen rushing the injured to nearby hospitals. (ANI)

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