Truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 18
A tragic accident occurred in eastern Afghanistan when a truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan overturned, resulting in at least 18 fatalities. Most of the deceased were women and children, and 35 others sustained injuries. The incident highlights the dangers faced by returning migrants amidst ongoing deportations from neighboring countries.
- ▪The truck overturned on a highway in Laghman province, killing at least 18 people.
- ▪Among the deceased were 10 children and five women, with 35 others injured.
- ▪The passengers were part of a larger group of Afghans returning from Pakistan due to a crackdown on undocumented migrants.
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.
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Afghan refugee truck crash kills 18, injures 35 in eastern Afghanistan — Euronews
- ▪ 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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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTruck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 18An Afghan Taliban official says a truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan has overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 18 people, most of them women and childrenByThe Associated PressMay 30, 2026, 3:57 AM1:16KABUL -- A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from neighboring Pakistan overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 35 others, most of them women and children, officials said.The accident occurred in…
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