Afghanistan

Nine killed in traffic accident on Jawzjan-Faryab Highway: Sources

At least nine people were killed and three others injured in a traffic accident on the Jawzjan-Faryab highway on Saturday, sources told Amu.

The accident occurred in Khan Charbagh district of Faryab province.

Sanjar Omar, head of Andkhoi Hospital, confirmed that the fatalities included three women and six men. The injured are two men and one woman. The accident was caused by a collision between two cars on the highway.

According to Amu’s findings, at least 70 people have been killed in traffic accidents over the past month. These accidents are primarily attributed to driver negligence and poor road conditions.