Afghan refugee truck crash kills 18, injures 35 in eastern Afghanistan

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May 30, 2026 · 10:07 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 56 views

Afghan refugee truck crash kills 18, injures 35 in eastern Afghanistan

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A tragic truck accident in eastern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 18 Afghan refugees, including 10 children and five women. The incident occurred as the refugees were returning from Pakistan, highlighting the dangers faced by many during their journey home. The Taliban government expressed condolences to the victims' families amidst ongoing issues of road safety in the country.

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▪At least 18 people were killed and 35 others injured in a truck crash in eastern Afghanistan.
▪The truck was carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan when it overturned on a major highway.
▪The accident occurred at the end of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, prompting condolences from Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid.

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7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 11 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 1 centre.

Lean left · 5Centre · 1

▪ 22 killed as truck carrying refugees overturns in Afghanistan — Al Jazeera English
▪ 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
▪ 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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