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At Least 80 Dead, More Than 350 Wounded In Huge Kabul Car Bomb

The blast was so large that more than 30 vehicles were either destroyed or damaged.<br /> &nbsp;
1/13 The blast was so large that more than 30 vehicles were either destroyed or damaged.
 
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
The explosion shattered windows, blew doors off their hinges in houses hundreds of meters away, and sent plumes of black smoke spiraling over the city center.<br /> &nbsp;
2/13 The explosion shattered windows, blew doors off their hinges in houses hundreds of meters away, and sent plumes of black smoke spiraling over the city center.
 
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
A man who was injured in the blast leaves the scene after getting first aid.
3/13 A man who was injured in the blast leaves the scene after getting first aid.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
An Afghan man reacts at the site of the blast.
4/13 An Afghan man reacts at the site of the blast.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
Afghan men provide assistance to the wounded.
5/13 Afghan men provide assistance to the wounded.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
An injured woman sits outside a hospital awaiting treatment.
6/13 An injured woman sits outside a hospital awaiting treatment.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
An injured man is taken to a hospital.
7/13 An injured man is taken to a hospital.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
A vehicle that was damaged in the blast is removed from the scene.
8/13 A vehicle that was damaged in the blast is removed from the scene.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
A damaged vehicle is removed from the scene.
9/13 A damaged vehicle is removed from the scene.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
Damaged cars are seen at the site of the blast.
10/13 Damaged cars are seen at the site of the blast.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
Afghan officials inspect outside the damaged German Embassy.
11/13 Afghan officials inspect outside the damaged German Embassy.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
Injured Afghans run from the site of the blast.
12/13 Injured Afghans run from the site of the blast.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
Afghan volunteers bring the body of a resident killed in the attack to the Wazir Akbar Khan hospital.
13/13 Afghan volunteers bring the body of a resident killed in the attack to the Wazir Akbar Khan hospital.
At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.
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KABUL -- At least 80 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded in a powerful explosion in the center of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on May 31, Afghanistan's Health Ministry says.

The Interior Ministry urged Kabul residents to donate blood.

The huge blast occurred at the peak of Kabul's morning rush hour, in an area close to the presidential palace and foreign embassies and was caused by a car bomb, police said.

Basir Mujahid, a spokesman for Kabul police, said the blast occurred near the fortified entrance to the German Embassy.

"It was a car bomb near the German Embassy, but there are several other important compounds and offices near there too. It is hard to say what the exact target is," Mujahid said.

The Iranian embassy, which is also located in the area, sustained severe damage. The official news agency, IRNA, reports that the residence of the Iranian ambassador was heavily damaged and part of the building has been destroyed. Reports from Kabul and Iran indicate, there have been no casualties in the Iranian diplomatic compound.

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