21 Killed, 38 Injured in Tragic Bus and Tanker Collision in Afghanistan
The devastating accident occurred on the Herat-Kandahar highway in Helmand province, highlighting the dangers of poor road conditions and lack of regulation.
- Twenty-one people were killed and 38 injured in a collision involving a bus, an oil tanker, and a motorbike in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
- The accident took place on the Herat-Kandahar highway in the Grishk district, causing the vehicles to ignite.
- Images from the scene showed charred, twisted metal and the crushed cabin of the tanker, with cleanup crews actively removing debris.
- Of the injured, 11 were seriously hurt, while 27 sustained minor injuries. The bus was traveling from Herat city to Kabul when the collision occurred.
- This incident underscores the frequent occurrence of deadly traffic accidents in Afghanistan, attributed to poor roads, dangerous driving, and a lack of regulation.
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