Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- At least 42 children were injured in an explosion at an education centre in Kabul, the United Nations said Tuesday. The blast occurred Monday evening in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan called for an investigation into the incident. It said authorities should establish the circumstances surrounding the explosion. Reuters could not independently verify the cause.

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A Kabul hospital treated at least 35 injured students following the explosion. Hospital officials said all patients were aged between 10 and 14. At least three children required surgical treatment for shrapnel injuries.

The blast ...