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Blast heard in diplomatic quarter of afghan capital Kabul: Reuters witnesses

Published: 22 Aug 2015 - 03:10 pm | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 05:25 pm
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In this file photo an armed personnel, equped with bullet proof vest, can be seen in a street in Kabul's diplomatic area.

KABUL: A loud blast was heard in the diplomatic area of Kabul on Saturday followed by blaring alarms, Reuters witnesses said.

There was no immediate confirmation of what caused the blast of whether there were any casualties.

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