22 killed as truck carrying refugees overturns in Afghanistan
A tragic accident in Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people. The incident occurred when a truck carrying returned refugees overturned in Laghman Province. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
- ▪At least 22 people were killed in the accident.
- ▪36 others sustained injuries from the truck overturning.
- ▪The truck was carrying recently returned Afghan refugees.
- ▪The incident took place in eastern Afghanistan's Laghman Province.
- ▪Authorities have launched an investigation into the driver's loss of control.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 11 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Truck carrying returning refugees crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 22 — NBC News — World
- ▪ Truck carrying Afghan refugees from Pakistan overturns, killing 22 — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Afghan refugee truck crash kills 18, injures 35 in eastern Afghanistan — Euronews
- ▪ Truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 18 — ABC News — International
- ▪ 18 killed as truck carrying returning refugees crashes in eastern Afghanistan — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Eighteen people killed in Afghanistan truck crash, including 10 children — World news | The Guardian
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Toggle Play22 killed as truck carrying refugees overturns in AfghanistanNewsFeed22 killed as truck carrying refugees overturns in AfghanistanAt least 22 people have been killed and 36 others injured when a truck carrying recently returned Afghan refugees overturned in eastern Afghanistan’s Laghman Province. Officials say the driver lost control of the vehicle and authorities have launched an investigation.Published On 30 May 202630 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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