At least three civilians including two children were killed in an IED explosion in Kabul city early Thursday, eyewitnesses said.

In addition, the body guard of a security official was wounded.

The blast happened at about 7:15am local time in Kotal area in PD17 when an IED was detonated as a security official drove by, according to eyewitnesses.

“The children were coming from mosque when the explosion happened. One of the bodyguards of the security official was also wounded in the blast,” an eyewitness said.

However, security officials have not yet commented over the blast.

No group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blast yet.