The explosion also left many people wounded.

The casualties reportedly include children.

UNAMA tweeted: "UNAMA condemns this morning’s attack in a crowded bazaar in #Nangarhar province which killed and wounded scores of civilians, among them some children. Continuing attacks targeting civilians across #Afghanistan must cease immediately."

The blast occurred due to a magnetic mine targeting the vehicle of the head of the district health department, UNI news agency reported.

Several regions in Afghanistan is witnessing a spike in blasts and terror activities in recent months since the Taliban took control over the country.