Shocking accident in Afghanistan – 71 dead, 17 children among the victims

More than 70 people died in a deadly traffic accident in Herat province, western Afghanistan, according to a statement by local authorities on Monday and there are 17 children among the victims. The accident occurred late Tuesday night, when a bus carrying to Kabul immigrants to be deported collided with a truck and a motorbike and wrapped in flames, said local government spokesman Ahmadoulah Mutaki. A Bus Crash in Herat, Western Afghanistan, Has Killed More Than 50 People, According to Police. pic.twitter.com/atee9ereo3 – tabz (@tabzlive) August 19, 2025 According to the spokesman, the dead are at least 71. Motorcycle in Herat Province. At Least 71 People Are Confirmed Dead. Source: Azintel pic.twitter.com/6ifcomz47v – Mario Nawfal (@Marionawfal) August 19, 2025 Police reported that “due to excessive speed and negligence (the bus) escaped […]
Source: News Beast

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