Car bomb kills 3 in Afghan capital

At least three civilians have been killed in an attack during which an assailant blew up a bomb-laden vehicle in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

At least three civilians have been killed in an attack during which an assailant blew up a bomb-laden vehicle in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

Officials said two people were also injured in the attack, which was apparently targeting the personnel of a foreign contractor company.

Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danesh said there were no casualties among the contractors.

Meanwhile, Deputy Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said the assailant had heading towards global security company G4S but “detonated himself before reaching the target.”

Responsibility for the attack was claimed by the Taliban militant group.

The attack comes amid talk of possible direct dialog between the Taliban and the Afghan government or between the militant group and the United States.