Large explosion, gunfire heard in Kabul

January 16, 2013 13:56

In neighbouring Afghanistan, a large explosion followed by gunfire was heard in the capital Kabul today, with initial reports placing the blast near a tightly-secured area housing key buildings including the police headquarters. The explosion was heard in the AFP office in the diplomatic district of Wazir Akbar Khan, while gunfire was reported from near the French embassy. First reports located the explosion close to the area housing the police HQ, national intelligence headquarters and the interior ministry.

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