(CNN) Five people were killed and 24 injured in a terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, authorities said.

The Taliban quickly claimed responsibility for the attack, in the aftermath of which four terrorists were also killed, according to the Afghan government.

Just before noon local time on Wednesday, the attackers detonated an explosive-laden vehicle at the gates of non-governmental organization Counterpart International in the Afghan capital, said Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimy. Images following the blast showed a plume of black smoke rising over the city

Four terrorists were able to enter the organization's offices before Afghan special forces arrived, Rahimy said. During a nearly five-hour battle, all four were killed. Two hundred of the organization's employees were rescued by Afghan forces. The death toll includes one woman and one special forces member.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mojahid claimed responsibility for the attack.

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