In brief
A speeding vehicle struck a three‑wheeled motorcycle in the Mashli area of Qarghayi district on a major highway linking Kabul to eastern provinces. Seven people died at the scene while two others were hospitalized. Police are investigating the crash.
A serious collision on a major highway connecting Kabul with eastern Afghanistan has left seven people dead and two injured, provincial police reported on Sunday.
The crash took place on the evening of Saturday, in the Mashli area of Qarghayi district, Laghman province, along a road that links the capital to the region’s eastern provinces.
According to police officials, a vehicle that was traveling at a high speed hit a three‑wheeled motorcycle, sending the occupants into a catastrophic collision.
Seven people were found dead at the scene, while another two suffered injuries that required immediate medical attention.
All casualties were transported to Laghman’s provincial hospital for treatment and further procedures.
Police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the collision and the speed at which the vehicle was traveling.
Officials have not yet released details about whether a traffic violation or mechanical failure contributed to the incident.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on Afghanistan’s busy highway network, where speeding and inadequate vehicle maintenance are common problems.
Local authorities urge drivers to observe speed limits and maintain their vehicles to prevent similar tragedies.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and traffic on the highway has been restored after the accident was cleared.
The provincial police are looking into whether the motorcycle driver had proper licensing and whether the vehicle’s brakes failed.
The investigation will involve traffic cameras and forensic analysis of the vehicles involved.
There have been no statements from the families of the victims at this time.
The incident serves as a grim reminder of the risks faced by commuters on Afghanistan’s limited road infrastructure.