71 Killed in Bus Crash Involving Afghans Deported from Iran
A devastating bus crash in western Afghanistan has claimed the lives of at least 71 people, mostly migrants who were recently deported from Iran. The tragedy occurred when a passenger bus carrying the migrants collided with a truck and a motorcycle, resulting in a fierce fire that engulfed the vehicle.
According to authorities, the bus was carrying a group of Afghan migrants who were deported from Iran after their asylum claims were rejected. The accident took place on a highway in the western province of Farah, near the border with Iran.
The incident is the latest in a series of tragic accidents involving buses carrying migrants in Afghanistan. The country has been grappling with a massive refugee crisis, with millions of people displaced by conflict and poverty.
The accident occurred just a day after Iranian Minister of Interior Eskandar Momeni announced that a further 800,000 people would have to leave the country by next March. The announcement has sparked widespread concern among human rights groups and activists, who have criticized the Iranian government’s handling of the refugee crisis.
The bus crash is believed to have been caused by a combination of factors, including excessive speed and poor road conditions. The driver of the bus was reportedly among those killed in the accident.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Afghan and Iranian communities, with many people taking to social media to express their condolences and outrage.
“This is a tragedy that could have been avoided,” said Abdul Rahim, a local resident who witnessed the accident. “The government needs to take immediate action to improve road safety and provide better facilities for migrants.”
The bus crash is the latest in a series of accidents involving buses carrying migrants in Afghanistan. In recent years, there have been several incidents in which buses carrying migrants have caught fire or overturned, resulting in multiple fatalities.
The accident has also raised concerns about the treatment of migrants in Afghanistan. Many migrants who are deported from Iran or other countries are forced to live in makeshift camps or makeshift settlements, where they are exposed to harsh conditions and lack access to basic amenities such as food, water, and healthcare.
The accident is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of conflict and poverty, and the need for governments and international organizations to take immediate action to address these issues.
In the meantime, the Afghan government has launched an investigation into the accident and has promised to provide compensation to the families of the victims.
The incident is a tragedy that will be remembered for a long time, and it is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of conflict and poverty.
