Afghanistan: Authorities investigating gas explosion in Police District 1, Kabul, the morning of Feb. 6

Event

Authorities are responding to an explosion in Police District (PD) 1 of Kabul the morning of Feb. 6. Local reports indicate the blast occurred inside a shop in the Bagh-e-Qazi area of PD1, wounding at least six people. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident was a gas canister explosion.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely in the affected area in the coming hours as investigations continue.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site.