In brief
On Monday night a vehicle veered off a congested road in Spin Boldak district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, killing two people and injuring two others, Xinhua reports. Officials blame speeding and reckless driving for the fatal accident and urge drivers to observe traffic rules. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the region.
On Monday night a vehicle veered off a congested road in Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, killing two people and injuring two others, Xinhua reports.
Xinhua’s provincial police spokesman, Mullah Assadullah Jamshid, said the driver lost control of the vehicle due to speeding on the busy route, a factor he attributed to reckless driving.
Without providing further details, the spokesman urged drivers throughout the province to observe traffic rules and avoid reckless driving in order to prevent similar deadly accidents.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in Kandahar, where traffic congestion and speeding have been cited by authorities as common hazards.