Tragic Truck Overturning in Afghanistan Claims 22 Lives, Mostly Women and Children
At least 12 adults and 10 kids killed after truck overturns in horror crash

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A truck carrying Afghan refugees overturned in Laghman province, Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of at least 22 individuals, including 10 children. The accident occurred on a major highway, with approximately 36 others injured, primarily women and children.
- 01The truck accident occurred on the highway connecting Kabul and Nangarhar province.
- 02The fatalities included 10 children and five women.
- 03The driver reportedly fell asleep, causing the truck to plunge into a ditch.
- 04The passengers were returning to Afghanistan after being deported from Pakistan.
- 05In a separate incident in Nuristan province, four passengers are missing after a car fell into a river.
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A tragic accident in Laghman province, eastern Afghanistan, has resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people, including 10 children and five women, after a truck carrying Afghan refugees overturned. The incident occurred on the main highway linking Kabul to Nangarhar province when the driver allegedly fell asleep, causing the vehicle to plunge into a ditch. Approximately 36 others were injured and have been taken to hospitals in Nangarhar for treatment. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban government, expressed condolences to the victims' families. This accident highlights the ongoing crisis as many Afghans return home after being deported from neighboring Pakistan, which has intensified its crackdown on undocumented migrants. Additionally, a separate accident in Nuristan province left four passengers missing after their car fell into a river, with rescue efforts underway. Traffic accidents are common in Afghanistan due to poorly maintained roads and frequent disregard for traffic regulations.
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The accident underscores the dangers faced by returning refugees in Afghanistan.
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