Six suspected "Suicide Bombers" with RPG's storm Afghanistan Hotel

KABUL, Afghanistan— Suicide bombers entered the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul late Tuesday, where explosions and gunshots have been heard, an Afghan official said.
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Associated Press This video image shows an Afghan security officer near the Inter-Continental hotel in Kabul Tuesday where blasts and gunshots were heard after an attack organized by the Taliban.

The official said three to four suicide bombers are inside the hotel, which is frequented by western visitors. There are no reports of casualties so far.
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack in a telephone call to The Associated Press.
Azizullah, an Afghan police officer who uses only one name, told the AP that at least one bomber entered the hotel and detonated a vest of explosives. Another police officer, who would not disclose his name, said there were at least two suicide bombers.
Jawid, a guest at the hotel, said he jumped out a one-story window to flee the shooting.
"I was running with my family," he said. "There was shooting. The restaurant was full with guests," the AP reported.

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