14 Apr 2021 | 01:37 PM UTC
Afghanistan: At least one person killed and two others wounded in explosion in Jalalabad April 14
Explosion reported in Police District 1 area of Jalalabad, Afghanistan, early evening April 14. Casualties reported. Avoid the area.
Event
An explosion has been reported near the Laghman taxi stand in the Police District (PD) 1 area of Jalalabad, the early evening April 14. The blast was caused by a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) and killed at least one person and wounded two others, though officials may provide updates in the coming hours. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.
Authorities will probably increase security near the blast site to investigate the incident. Localized traffic disruptions are likely.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Carry personal identification documents. Heed all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time in the area.
