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Just in case you all hear this on Fox News, or your favorite news outlet, I talked to the SGM.  They heard the explosion and saw the smoke, but everyone with him are okay – including him.

From the BBC News:

Suicide car bomb attack in Kabul

By Alastair Leithead in Afghanistan   

There has been a suicide car bomb attack close to an American base in Kabul, the first of its kind in the Afghan capital this year. Five people – including a young child – are believed killed and a number of civilians injured. 

The bomber detonated his explosives around 400m from the American base at 1130 local time (0700GMT).

A coalition convoy was passing nearby and it is thought the explosives may have gone off prematurely.

Among those killed was a shopkeeper, a passing driver and the child.  

There were other civilians injured in the attack.

It is the first time this year there has a been a suicide bomb in Kabul, although there have been roadside bombs and occasional rocket attacks on the city.

Much of the violence has been taking place in the south of the country where thousands of international troops are being deployed.