Kabul car bomb blast claims six lives

Kabul, Mar 13: At least six people were killed and 15 injured in a car bomb blast near Kabul airport today. "A car pulled up near an armoured vehicle used by coalition forces exploded during rush hour," officials said.

Four US soldiers are reported to have received minor injuries.

US and Afghan forces cordoned off the airport road immediately after the blast.

The Taleban is suspected to be behind the attack, although this could not be independently verified.

ANI