Truck carrying Afghan returnees from Pakistan flips on highway, killing 18
Summary
A truck carrying Afghan families who had recently returned from Pakistan crashed and overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 18 people, including women and children. The accident happened early in the morning when the driver fell asleep, and many passengers were injured and taken to hospitals.Key Facts
- The crash occurred in Qarghayi district, Laghman province, on a major highway in eastern Afghanistan.
- At least 18 people died, including around 10 children.
- More than 30 passengers were injured, some seriously.
- The truck was carrying displaced Afghan families traveling from Kunar province to Kabul.
- The driver lost control and the truck fell into a ditch near Surkhakan intersection.
- Emergency services moved the injured to medical centers in Nangarhar province.
- The Taliban government expressed condolences and announced emergency financial assistance of about $10,000 for affected families.
- Over 447,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan in 2024 after Pakistan cracked down on undocumented migrants, increasing pressure on Afghanistan’s damaged roads and transport systems.
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