30 Sep 2022 | 05:06 AM UTC
Afghanistan: Explosion in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul Sept. 30 causes dozens of casualties /update 1
Several dozen casualties reported due to explosion in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 30. Avoid the area.
Event
An explosion in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul's Police District (PD) 13, 07:30 Sept. 30, has reportedly caused several dozen casualties. Local media indicate the suicide bombing targeting an educational center has killed at least 20 people, and wounded others. The official casualty count may be higher. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Heightened security is likely in the impacted area over the coming hours. Emergency responses could result in localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Avoid the incident site. Plan for localized ground travel delays. Heed security and traffic advisories.
