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Explosion in Kabul's Dasht-e-Barchi Targets Mercedes Benz, Kills 1, Injures 11

Aug 11, 2024, 12:59 PM

An explosion occurred in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday afternoon. The blast targeted a Mercedes Benz minivan in the Hazara/Shia neighborhood, resulting in one death and 11 injuries, according to Kabul Police. The explosion happened near a gas station in the PD-13 district. Emergency services reported receiving eight wounded individuals, including three women. The exact cause of the explosion remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing.