1st LD: Explosions hit public mini-buses in Afghan capital, casualties unknown
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KABUL, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Two explosions struck public mini-buses along busy roads in western part of Kabul, capital of Afghanistan Saturday, and the casualties were still unknown, the capital police confirmed.
The explosions occurred in Dashti Barchi locality in Police District 13 and nearby Police District 6 at midday, causing panic among the residents in the neighborhood, which has witnessed serial explosions in recent weeks, Basir Mujahid from Kabul police told reporters via a text message.
"The Kabul police will release more information as appropriate," he said.
Government troops cordoned off the area shortly after the blast, keeping people from gathering at the scene where a thick gray smoke was seen.
On June 3, nine civilians were killed and 10 others wounded after two public mini-buses were hit by bomb explosions in the western part of Kabul.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks yet. Enditem
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