KABUL, Afghanistan - An explosion near a local market in the Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand province caused a large number of civilian casualties this morning.
Reports as of noon, indicate more than 35 civilians were wounded in the explosion, many of them seriously. There have also been a number of civilian deaths.
The nature of the explosion is currently unknown. An Afghan-led investigation is underway.
An ISAF patrol has responded to assist Afghan authorities, who are in control of the scene, as needed.