In brief
In the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, a driver’s speeding caused a vehicle to veer off a congested road, killing two people and injuring two others. Provincial police spokesman Mullah Assadullah Jamshid attributed the crash to reckless driving and urged motorists to follow traffic rules. No further details on victims or vehicle type were released.
In the Spin Boldak district of Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, a vehicle lost control on a congested road on Monday night, killing two people and injuring two others, provincial police reported Tuesday.
Provisional statements from the Kandahar police department identified Mullah Assadullah Jamshid as the spokesperson who briefed media on the incident. According to Jamshid, the crash occurred after the driver was traveling at a speed higher than the limit on that section of road.
The spokesman blamed the driver’s speeding and reckless conduct as the primary cause of the vehicle veering off course. He added that the accident happened on a busy stretch, heightening the risk of fatal outcomes for those inside the vehicle.
While no specifics about the vehicle type or the identities of the casualties were made available, the official called on motorists to observe traffic regulations and to avoid risky driving practices that could endanger lives.
The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns on Afghanistan’s roadways, where speeding and inadequate enforcement often lead to tragic outcomes. Jamshid’s comments reflect an ongoing push by local authorities to tighten traffic discipline across Kandahar and other provinces.
No additional information has been released by Kandahar police or provincial officials regarding emergency response actions or whether emergency services were already on scene when the vehicle crossed the road.
At the time of this report, no further updates were provided by provincial or national authorities. The Kandahar police have urged the public to exercise caution and adhere to established road safety guidelines to reduce the likelihood of similar accidents occurring in the future.
