An explosion has taken place outside Kabul airport amid the evacuations of thousands of people from Western nations, the Pentagon has said.
The press secretary said the number of casualties was unclear.
The White House said President Joe Biden has been briefed on the explosion.
Sky News correspondent Sally Lockwood said the explosion occurred near the Baron hotel, where British troops and journalists have been staying.
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