At least 34 killed, 58 wounded in a car bomb blast

At least 34 people have been killed and 58 wounded in a car bomb blast outside a bank in the southern Afghan province of Helmand.

Government officials say the bomb was detonated at the gate of the New Kabul Bank branch in Lashkar Gah.

Members of the security forces are reportedly among casualties, as well as shoppers preparing for the Eid religious festival.

Earlier, the media reported that armed attackers had entered the bank and engaged in a gun battle with security forces.

Source: BBC