Bus Collision in Afghanistan Kills 79 People

A tragic bus collision in Afghanistan has left 79 people dead, marking one of the country’s deadliest road accidents in recent years.

Aug 20, 2025 - 17:46
 0  
Bus Collision in Afghanistan Kills 79 People

A devastating bus collision in Afghanistan has claimed the lives of 79 people, authorities confirmed Tuesday. The crash, which occurred on a busy highway, is being described as one of the country’s deadliest road accidents in recent years.

Officials said the overcrowded passenger bus collided head-on with a truck, leaving dozens injured in addition to the fatalities. Emergency responders rushed survivors to nearby hospitals, though many remain in critical condition.

Road accidents in Afghanistan are frequent due to poor infrastructure, reckless driving, and overloaded vehicles, but the scale of this tragedy has shocked the nation. Authorities have promised an investigation and renewed calls for stricter safety enforcement.

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Angry Angry 0
Sad Sad 0
Wow Wow 0