Gunmen have attacked a bank in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 8 people and wounding at least 56.
Witnesses say seven gunmen attacked a branch of Kabul Bank in Jalalabad city Saturday.
Authorities say security forces have blocked traffic around the bank. It is not clear if the gunmen are militants.
Kabul Bank handles payroll for many of Afghanistan's police and soldiers.
Taliban says bank attack was carried out by five of its fighters wearing suicide vests, a day before Afghanistan presidential election. by Peter Walker, Mark Tran and agencies.
Witnesses say seven gunmen attacked a branch of Kabul Bank in Jalalabad city Saturday.
Authorities say security forces have blocked traffic around the bank. It is not clear if the gunmen are militants.
Kabul Bank handles payroll for many of Afghanistan's police and soldiers.
