A tragic accident in western Afghanistan claimed over 50 lives. A bus carrying refugees collided with a truck and motorcycle, resulting in a fire. Among the deceased were 17 children. The bus was transporting Afghan refugees recently deported from Iran. Authorities attribute the accident to excessive speed and negligence. The refugees had boarded the bus at the Islam Qala border crossing.
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