AFP's chief photographer in the Afghan capital was confirmed dead. He was rushing to the scene of the first blast when a second attacker struck.
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KABUL, Afghanistan — A double suicide attack in Afghanistan's capital killed 18 people, including seven journalists, and injured at least 41 others Monday, authorities said.
Agence France-Presse (AFP) said that the news agency's chief photographer in Kabul, Shah Marai, was among those killed.
The news agency said he had been rushing to the scene of the first attack, when a second bomb hit.
The Ministry of Public Health confirmed the number of deaths and injuries to NBC News.
Police spokesman Hashmat Stanekzai told the Associated Press the first suicide bomber was on a motorcycle, while the second attacker pretended to be a journalist before detonating his explosives while among them.
The suicide attacks took place in the central Shash Darak area, which is home to the NATO headquarters and several embassies.
The local Islamic State group affiliate and the more firmly established Taliban carry out regular attacks around the country, with the Taliban usually targeting the government and security forces and ISIS targeting the Shiite minority.