Traffic accident in Afghanistan leaves six dead
Baku, August 24, AZERTAC
At least six people were killed, 12 others were wounded in a traffic accident in Kandahar highway on Saturday morning, local officials said, according to TOLOnews, Afghanistan's regional and world news television network.
The incident happened in Maiwand district, the deputy head of provincial Traffic Department, Sardar Mohammad Naseri, said.
He said the incident was due to the damaged roads and recklessness by the driver.
Mr. Naseri said that three women and two children are among those killed in the incident.
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