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Five killed, 20 hurt in head‑on crash in Afghanistan’s Baghlan province
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 08:54 AM
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A head‑on collision on a highway in Baghlan province left five people dead and twenty injured, according to local reports.
A head‑on collision occurred on a road in Baghlan province, Afghanistan, leaving five people dead and twenty others wounded. The crash involved two vehicles that met directly, causing severe damage and a high casualty count. Local emergency services rushed to the scene and transported the injured to nearby medical facilities.
Authorities in Baghlan have begun an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, examining factors such as driver error, vehicle condition and road safety measures. Officials have urged motorists to exercise caution on the province’s highways, which have been prone to accidents due to poor infrastructure and limited enforcement.
The incident underscores the broader challenges Afghanistan faces in improving road safety, with frequent reports of traffic collisions across the country. The government has pledged to enhance traffic regulations and upgrade critical road sections to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Authorities in Baghlan have begun an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, examining factors such as driver error, vehicle condition and road safety measures. Officials have urged motorists to exercise caution on the province’s highways, which have been prone to accidents due to poor infrastructure and limited enforcement.
The incident underscores the broader challenges Afghanistan faces in improving road safety, with frequent reports of traffic collisions across the country. The government has pledged to enhance traffic regulations and upgrade critical road sections to prevent similar tragedies in the future.