Two devastating highway accidents in southeastern Afghanistan claimed the lives of 50 people and left 76 injured late Wednesday, according to government officials.
The first crash occurred on the Kabul-Kandahar highway in Ghazni province when a bus collided with an oil tanker, said Hafiz Omar, spokesman for the provincial governor. The second accident, involving a cargo truck and another vehicle, took place on the same highway in a different area.
Survivors and Casualties
Hamidullah Nisar, head of the Taliban-run Information and Culture Department in Ghazni, confirmed to Reuters that women and children were among the casualties. Many of the injured, some in critical condition, were rushed to hospitals in Ghazni, with severely wounded patients transferred to Kabul for advanced care.
Abdullah Khan, a survivor receiving treatment at a Ghazni hospital, described the harrowing scene:
“I got out from the bus myself and heard the sound of moaning. There was blood everywhere. Some people had head injuries, and others had hurt their legs.”
Ongoing Investigations
Authorities are working to return the victims’ bodies to their families. Both accidents highlight ongoing concerns over poor road conditions and driver negligence, factors commonly blamed for traffic tragedies in Afghanistan.
The Kabul-Kandahar highway, a crucial route connecting the Afghan capital to the southern region, has witnessed multiple fatal accidents in recent years, underscoring the urgent need for safety measures.
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