On Saturday, a tragic accident in eastern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals, including 10 children, when a truck overturned. The vehicle was transporting Afghan families returning from Pakistan, where they had been living. According to Abdul Malik Niazai, the spokesperson for Laghman province's governor, the accident also left 29 people injured. Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid expressed his sorrow over the incident, which occurred at the conclusion of the Muslim holiday of Eid Al Adha. Traffic accidents are a frequent occurrence in Afghanistan, largely attributed to poor road conditions, dangerous driving, and a lack of regulatory enforcement. The accident took place on the route connecting Jalalabad and Kabul. The situation has been exacerbated by Pakistan's stricter policies towards Afghan migrants and refugees, resulting in a significant number of families returning to Afghanistan, often in unsafe vehicles. Since the beginning of the year, approximately 447,400 Afghans have returned from Pakistan, as reported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by returnees and the dangers associated with travel in the region.