Kabul: Explosion reported near Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan Hospital in Kabul Nov. 2

Event

An explosion has been reported near Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan Hospital in the Wazir Akbar Khan area of Kabul Nov. 2. Gunshots have also been reported in the area.

Officials will likely tighten security near the hospital and close roads in the area. Localized disruptions are likely.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Avoid the area until officials give the all-clear. Carry personal identification documents. Allow additional travel time in the area. Follow all security personnel instructions.