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Afghanistan: Blast close to Jalalabad money exchange leaves several injured

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 06 Dec 2022

Afghanistan: Blast close to Jalalabad money exchange leaves several injured

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Jalalabad: Several people were hurt when a blast occurred close to the money exchange market in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city on Tuesday, media reports said.

The blast reportedly took place at around 2:00 local time.

Local sources in the province with knowledge of the incident told Khaama Press that at least 9 people, all of whom were civilians, were severely injured and were taken to the hospital.

No group took responsibility for the incident.