Thirteen people killed and more than 30 injured in an explosion in the Afghan province of Nangarhar.

This was stated by the Tolo News TV channel.

According to the spokesman for the governor of the province of Ataullah Khogyani, the explosion of a car bomb occurred during the day. A car exploded near the Governor's compound in Ghanikhil District.

Hogyani also indicated, according to the channel, that the militants tried to enter the governor's residence, but they were rebuffed by the security forces..

Provincial councilor Obaidullah Shinwari says at least eight of the dead are civilians.