Deadly truck crash in Afghanistan kills 22 returnees from Pakistan
A packed truck carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan crashed in eastern Afghanistan today, killing at least 22 people and injuring 36 others in one of the deadliest road accidents in the country this year. The Taliban government confirmed the death toll, with Zabihullah Mujahid, its spokesperson, expressing "deep sorrow" over the tragedy, which occurred as families traveled home after celebrating Eid al-Adha.
The overloaded vehicle flipped on a major highway in an unspecified eastern province, according to local officials and multiple reports. At least 10 children were among the dead, Al Jazeera reported, citing witnesses. The crash site remains under investigation, though initial accounts suggest the truck may have lost control due to mechanical failure or overcrowding.
The Taliban’s de facto administration has not yet released an official statement on potential safety measures for returnees, who often rely on overburdened, poorly maintained vehicles for cross-border travel. The accident underscores the risks faced by Afghans returning from Pakistan, where hundreds of thousands have been pressured to leave since Islamabad accelerated deportations in late 2023. Many returnees, including women and children, travel in cramped conditions with limited access to emergency services.
This latest tragedy follows a pattern of deadly road accidents in Afghanistan, where weak infrastructure, lax enforcement of traffic laws, and overloaded vehicles frequently result in mass casualties. No immediate response from international aid organizations was reported.
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