Additionally, nine people, including three children, were wounded.

The incident took place in Shindand district in western Herat.

The casualties are all civilians.

According to officials, an explosive-laden rickshaw was parked at the Shindand Bazaar.

The explosives were detonated at around 4 pm.

Witnesses told Tolo News that the explosion took place when children were 'leaving a school and a mosque in the area'.

No group has so far claimed responsibility of carrying out the attack.

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