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10:41 GMT, Thursday, 30 October 2008

In pictures: Kabul blast

Police outside bomb damaged building, Kabul

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Thursday's blast in the Afghan capital, Kabul, caused severe damage to the information and culture ministry.

Collapsed wall at scene of attack

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The explosion wrecked part of the first floor of the ministry building, which is close to the presidential palace.

Police outside bomb damaged building, Kabul

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Reports say there was an exchange of gunfire between ministry guards and the attackers before the bomb was detonated.

Ambulance near the scene of the Kabul blast

Ambulance near the scene of the Kabul blast

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Emergency services rushed to the scene of the bomb attack and ferried the wounded to hospital.

Casualty from Kabul blast

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Once at the scene, medics tended to the wounded before leading them to waiting ambulances.

Police outside bomb damaged building, Kabul

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The atmosphere outside the ministry has been chaotic and tense with police trying to direct the rescue operation.

Police cordon near scene of blast

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Police cordoned off surrounding roads as other emergency services dealt with the situation.

Coalition troops at scene of bomb attack

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Multi-national forces stationed in Kabul were among those who attended the scene of the suicide attack.

Policeman's hat in shattered glass

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Glass littered the roads nearby and office equipment was scattered over the area.

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