A car bomb that struck a bank in southern Afghanistan on Thursday left at least 20 people dead and 50 wounded, a government spokesman said.

"The blast killed 20 people and left 50 others wounded, both civilians and military officials," Omar Zwak said, warning that the toll could rise.

People likely had gathered there to collect salaries ahead of the upcoming holiday of Eid Al Fitr.

Source: .khaleej Times