Eighteen people killed in Afghanistan truck crash, including 10 children
A tragic truck accident in eastern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 18 people, including 10 children. The vehicle was transporting Afghan families returning from Pakistan when it overturned on the road between Jalalabad and Kabul. The incident highlights the ongoing issues of road safety in Afghanistan, where deadly crashes are frequent due to poor infrastructure and driving conditions.
- ▪Eighteen people were killed in a truck accident in eastern Afghanistan, including 10 children.
- ▪The truck was carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan when it overturned.
- ▪Authorities reported that 29 additional people were injured in the crash.
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A view of eastern Kabul. The truck accident happened on the road between Jalalabad in Afghanistan’s east and Kabul. Photograph: Siddiqullah Alizai/APView image in fullscreenA view of eastern Kabul. The truck accident happened on the road between Jalalabad in Afghanistan’s east and Kabul. Photograph: Siddiqullah Alizai/APAfghanistanEighteen people killed in Afghanistan truck crash, including 10 childrenTruck was carrying Afghan families returning Pakistan when it overturned, official saysAgence France-PresseSat 30 May 2026 02.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board including 10 children, a provincial official told Agence France-Presse.Deadly traffic crashes are common in Afghanistan, due in part to poor roads…
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