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1st LD: Two suicide bombers killed in Afghan capital explosion

Xinhua, July 11, 2015 Adjust font size:

Two suicide bombers died while one bystander child wounded in an explosion in southeastern Afghan capital of Kabul on Saturday, police said.

"Two suicide bombers riding a motorcycle died after the explosive went off prematurely in near a industrial park in Bagramai locality at around 5:00 p.m. local time. The blast caused two bomber killed on the spot and injured one child," the police official told Xinhua anonymously.

The target of the attack remained unknown.

The injured who received minor injuries has been shifted to a nearby hospital while security forces have cordoned off the area for precautionary measures. Endi