Afghanistan: Massive Explosion in crowded area near government building in Kabul

Massive Explosion has been reported in a crowded area near a government building in Afghanistan's Kabul. According to Kabul police, the explosion has happened in the PD2 near a government building, followed by gun firing.

The explosion happened near the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in the centre of Kabul at around 11:30 local time, Kabul police confirmed, reported TOLO news.

Eyewitnesses said firing is heard from the area. 

More details awaited.

The explosion happened near the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in the centre of Kabul at around 11:30 local time, Kabul police confirmed, reported TOLO news.

Eyewitnesses said firing is heard from the area. 

More details awaited.