The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that almost 80 people killed in Wednesday’s deadly explosion in Kabul city.
Officials also said at least 350 people were wounded.
Officials believe a water tanker was used in the explosion that ripped through the city during rush hour Wednesday morning.
Substantial damage was caused in the vicinity and over 50 cars were destroyed in the incident.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
President Ashraf Ghani “strongly condemns the cowardly attack in the holy month of Ramadan targeting innocent civilians in their daily life.”