Tragic Truck Accident Claims Lives of Afghan Returnees in Laghman Province
18 dead, 35 injured as truck carrying Afghan returnees overturns
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A truck accident in Laghman province, Afghanistan, resulted in the deaths of at least 18 individuals, including 10 children, and left 35 others injured. The truck was carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan when it overturned on a major highway.
- 01The accident occurred on the main highway connecting Kabul and Nangarhar province.
- 02Among the deceased were 10 children and five women, highlighting the tragedy's impact on families.
- 03Injured passengers were transported to hospitals in Nangarhar for urgent medical care.
- 04The Taliban government spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid, expressed condolences to the victims' families.
- 05Traffic accidents are prevalent in Afghanistan due to poorly maintained roads and disregard for traffic laws.
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A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Laghman province, eastern Afghanistan, when a truck transporting Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan overturned, resulting in 18 fatalities and 35 injuries, predominantly affecting women and children. The truck was traveling along the main highway that connects Kabul, the capital, with Nangarhar province when the accident took place. Abdul Malik Niazai, the provincial governor's spokesperson, confirmed that among the deceased were 10 children and five women, with the injured being rushed to hospitals in Nangarhar for treatment. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban government, expressed his sorrow over the event and extended condolences to the families affected. This accident is part of a broader context where many Afghans are returning home after being pressured to leave Pakistan, which has intensified its crackdown on undocumented migrants. This situation has led to millions of Afghans, including those born in Pakistan, returning to Afghanistan after decades of living and working abroad. Traffic accidents are a common occurrence in Afghanistan, exacerbated by poorly maintained roads and frequent violations of traffic regulations.
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The tragic accident highlights the dangers faced by returning refugees in Afghanistan and the urgent need for improved road safety.
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