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Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 79, including 19 children

Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 79, including 19 children

Summary

A bus crash in Herat province, Afghanistan, has resulted in 79 deaths, including 19 children. The bus collided with a motorcycle and a fuel truck, causing a large fire. The bus was carrying Afghan returnees from Iran, and only three people survived.

Key Facts

  • The crash happened in Herat province’s Guzara district in western Afghanistan.
  • The bus was carrying Afghan people returning from Iran.
  • The collision involved a motorcycle and a fuel truck, which led to a major fire.
  • 79 people died, including 19 children.
  • Only three people survived the crash, all of whom were injured.
  • Afghan officials are investigating the incident, and cleanup crews were working at the crash site.
  • Afghanistan has seen an increase in returnees from Iran and Pakistan, totaling over 1.5 million this year.
  • The incident is one of the deadliest accidents in Afghanistan in recent years.
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