The obvious target of the attack was an Afghan Local Police (ALP) patrol, he said.
Security forces have cordoned off the area for precautionary measures.
The death toll could rise, as many injured remain in critical conditions.
Further details about the incident are still forthcoming amid the absence of official statement.
No group has claimed responsibility yet for the attack, but the Taliban insurgent group routinely claims responsibility for such attacks.
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