At least 25 people died and 27 were injured when a bus overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday. Authorities said the crash occurred near a highway connecting Kabul to Kandahar.
Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani told AFP that the accident happened due to the driver’s negligence. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals, though details about their conditions were not immediately available.
Afghanistan has a high rate of deadly road accidents. Poor road conditions, unsafe driving practices, and weak traffic regulations contribute to frequent crashes. Many highways remain hazardous after decades of conflict.
This bus crash comes just a week after another tragedy in Herat province. Last Tuesday, 78 people, including over a dozen children, were killed when a bus carrying migrants returning from Iran collided with a motorcycle and a truck.
In December last year, central Afghanistan also saw two deadly bus accidents. One involved a fuel tanker, and the other a truck, killing at least 52 people. These repeated incidents have highlighted ongoing road safety challenges in the country.
Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic rules. Meanwhile, officials are calling for improved road safety measures to prevent further tragedies.
The eastern Afghanistan bus crash is a stark reminder of the risks faced by travelers in the country. Experts say stricter traffic laws and better infrastructure are essential to reduce such accidents.
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