A tragic bus accident has plunged Afghanistan into mourning after a passenger vehicle overturned in Kabul’s Arghandi area early Wednesday, claiming at least 25 lives. The devastating incident, reported by Taliban officials, involved a bus traveling from southern provinces Helmand and Kandahar, with reckless driving cited as the cause by Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani. The crash left 27 others injured, overwhelming local emergency services as they rushed to the scene.

This disaster strikes just days after a catastrophic crash in Herat province, where nearly 80 people perished, highlighting a disturbing pattern of road safety failures. The Kabul incident underscores the perilous conditions on Afghanistan’s highways, where poorly maintained roads and lax traffic regulations often lead to such tragedies. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene with debris scattered and survivors in distress, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures.

Authorities are investigating the driver’s actions, but the recurring nature of these accidents has sparked outrage among residents, who demand better infrastructure and stricter enforcement. The loss has deepened concerns about transportation safety in a region already grappling with economic and security challenges, leaving families devastated and the nation on edge for further updates.

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