An explosion rocked a bus in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Tuesday which left at least seven people dead.

The blast left 20 others hurt.

According to Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran, the explosion took place in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood of the capital. This area is known for being home to the historically marginalized Shia Hazara community, reported Khaama Press.

He said security personnel have started an investigation into the incident.