A relatively heavy explosion was heard in Lashkargah city in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.

The type of the explosion is not clear so far and there are no reports regarding the casualties, Khaama Press reported on Saturday.

Preliminary reports suggest the blast has taken place close to a branch of a bank.

Provincial governor’s spokesman Omar Zwak confirmed the incident took place around 2 pm local time near Kabul Bank Branch.

He said casualties feared in the explosion but the eyewitnesses in the area are saying a vehicle of the Afghan forces has been damaged and numerous people were killed or wounded.

Source: MENA