At least 71 die in bus crash involving Afghans deported from Iran
Summary
At least 71 people died in a bus accident in western Afghanistan. The bus was carrying Afghans who had been deported from Iran and caught fire after hitting a truck and a motorcycle. The accident underscores challenges faced by Afghans returning from Iran amid ongoing deportations and difficult conditions at home.Key Facts
- 71 people died, including 17 children, in a bus crash in western Afghanistan.
- The bus was carrying refugees deported from Iran and collided with a truck and motorcycle.
- The accident happened due to the bus's high speed and negligence, according to local police.
- Many Afghans are being deported from Iran, with about 450,000 returning from there since June.
- Iran plans to deport more, with hundreds of thousands expected to leave by March next year.
- Traffic accidents in Afghanistan are common due to poor roads and dangerous driving.
- The return of many Afghans adds to Afghanistan's challenges under Taliban rule.
- Over 1.4 million people have returned to Afghanistan this year, either voluntarily or forced.
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