23 Sep 2022 | 11:37 AM UTC
Afghanistan: At least four people killed and several others wounded in explosion in Kabul Sept. 23 /update 1
Explosion occurred outside Wazir Akbar Khan Grand Mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 23. Casualties reported. Disruptions likely.
Event
At least four people have been killed and 10 others wounded in an explosion outside Wazir Akbar Khan Grand Mosque in Kabul Sept. 23. Local reports indicate the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device attached to a vehicle. Officials will likely provide updates on casualties in the coming hours. No group has claimed responsibility for the explosion.
Heightened security is likely in the impacted area over the coming hours. Emergency responses could result in localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the scene of the blast. Plan for localized ground travel delays. Heed the directives of the authorities.
