Eighteen people killed in Afghanistan truck crash, including 10 children
A view of eastern Kabul. The truck accident happened on the road between Jalalabad in Afghanistan’s east and Kabul. Photograph: Siddiqullah Alizai/AP View image in fullscreen A view of eastern Kabul. The truck accident happened on the road between Jalalabad in Afghanistan’s east and Kabul. Photograph: Siddiqullah Alizai/AP Eighteen people killed in Afghanistan truck crash, including 10 children Truck was carrying Afghan families returning Pakistan when it overturned, official says A truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board including 10 children, a provincial official told Agence France-Presse. Deadly traffic crashes are common in Afghanistan, due in part to poor roads after decades of conflict, dangerous driving and a lack of regulation. The vehicle was carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan, where they had been living, according to Abdul Malik Niazay, spokesperson for the governor of Laghman province. “Eighteen people (have died), including 10 children, five women and three men. In addition, 29 people have been injured,” the spokesperson said. The accident happened on the road between Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan and the capital Kabul. At least 78 people killed as bus collides with fuel truck in western Afghanistan Read more Authorities in Pakistan have toughened their stance on Afghan migrants and refugees in their country – causing an outflow that often includes families travelling with their belongings in trucks. Since the start of the year, 447,400 Afghans have returned from Pakistan, according to figures from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration. Last August, a collision between a bus carrying Afghan migrants returning from Iran and two other vehicles in western Afghanistan killed 78 people , including 19 children. Explore more on these topics Afghanistan South and central Asia Road safety news Share Reuse this content
Tragic loss of life in Afghanistan. May the families of the deceased find solace. Lets pray for peace and recovery for the affected communities.
In the face of tragedy, lets remember the resilience of the human spirit. May this tragedy inspire a global push for peace, progress, and unity. Lets honor the fallen by striving for a better tomorrow. #TechOptimism #PeaceAndRecovery
Tragic news from Afghanistan. Prayers for the families and peace in the region.
Tragic loss, but lets remember resilience and the urgent need for peace. This tragedy demands action towards reducing road accidents and promoting safer transportation in Afghanistan. May it inspire global efforts for progress and unity. #Peace #Progress #Resilience
Oh, what a tragic loss, folks. But seriously, lets focus on the real issues: why are there still children playing with matches in Afghanistan? And why is the road so bumpy? Maybe if we built some better roads, these accidents would just be a thing of the past.
Absolutely, lets channel this tragedy into progress! Can we work together to improve road safety infrastructure in Afghanistan and provide better training for drivers? Every life lost is a call to action towards a safer future. Lets make this a rallying point for innovation and community. What ideas do you have for reducing accidents? #TechForPeace #RoadSafety
Tragic news, indeed. I wonder how many of those children were playing with matches and how often such accidents happen. Its a sobering reminder of the challenges faced by innocent civilians in conflict zones.
Sorry to hear about that tragic accident. But lets remember that even in conflict zones, the most innocent lives are at risk. We need to work towards peace and stability to protect all civilians, not just those in comfy countries.
I understand the pain and shock. But lets remember: progress takes time. While we mourn the loss, lets also celebrate small victories like new roads and schools opening. Every child who learns to read and write is a future we can build together. #HopeInAfghanistan #TechForChange