Three commuters lost their lives, and two others were injured in a tragic road accident in Baghlan province, northern Afghanistan. The incident occurred in the Qala-e-Baday region of Dushi district when two speeding vehicles collided, resulting in the deaths of three passengers, including a woman and a child. This unfortunate event adds to the toll of deadly road accidents in the region.
In a separate incident in Badakhshan province, two individuals died, and one was injured after a vehicle went off a mountainous road and fell into a ravine. Road safety continues to be a significant concern in Afghanistan, with accidents often attributed to poor road conditions, reckless driving, and inadequate safety measures. Such incidents underscore the challenges posed by the country’s rugged terrain and underdeveloped infrastructure.
Another tragic accident occurred on December 20, 2025, when a bus overturned in the Salang area of Baghlan province, resulting in five fatalities and 44 injuries. The Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) spokesperson, Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, reported that the bus accident was a result of reckless driving in the Shawal area, north of Salang. The injured individuals were promptly taken to the Khanjan district health center for medical attention.
Authorities emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic rules and following instructions from officials, especially on hazardous routes like the Salang highway. Snow-clearing operations were underway at various points along the highway to ensure safe travel conditions. Reckless driving remains a leading cause of road accidents in Afghanistan, highlighting the urgent need for improved road safety measures and infrastructure development.
