DHAKA: At least three coalition soldiers died after a Taliban suicide car bomber rammed into a foreign military convoy in the Afghan capital Kabul.

Nato says, reports the BBC.

Another 16 civilians were injured, according to Afghan government sources.

The blast took place in heavy traffic on the airport road near the US embassy at about 08:00 local time.

The blast comes amid uncertainty over disputed presidential elections and over the withdrawal of most Nato troops by the end of this year.

A statement from the Nato-led coalition confirmed that three International Security Assistance Force members died in the attack.

The BBC correspondent in Kabul said they were travelling in an armoured landcruiser. The vehicle was destroyed in the blast.

BDST: 1212 HRS, SEP 16, 2014