Local sources on Wednesday reported an explosion in the Cinema Pamir area in the centre of Kabul city.

The explosion occurred around 2pm local time. Footage of the incident obtained by Afghanistan International shows that the explosion took place among vendors.

Sources said that the explosion also caused some casualties and that it was caused by a magnetic mine.

Taliban officials have not commented on the incident and no individual or group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.

Following the explosion, fire-fighting trucks arrived at the scene. Footage shows people fleeing the scene after the explosion.