Video Bus fire in Afghanistan Herat kills at least 71 migrants after crash
Tragedy unfolds in Herat as a bus carrying deported migrants collides and bursts into flames leaving dozens dead
Bus fire in Afghanistan Herat kills 71 migrants Video
A shocking video from Afghanistan shows a deadly bus fire in Herat province where at least 71 people were killed after a passenger bus carrying deported migrants collided with a truck and motorcycle before bursting into flames The horrifying accident has quickly become one of the deadliest road disasters in Afghanistan in recent years and is drawing global attention.
Deadly crash in Herat province
The tragedy happened in western Afghanistan’s Herat province when a crowded bus transporting migrants who had been deported reportedly collided with a truck and a motorcycle The massive impact sparked a fire that engulfed the bus trapping passengers inside
At least 71 killed many more injured
Local officials confirmed that at least 71 people died in the accident with dozens more suffering burns and critical injuries Rescue workers and bystanders rushed to the scene but the intensity of the blaze made rescue efforts extremely difficult
Bus accidents in Afghanistan a recurring tragedy
Afghanistan has one of the world’s highest road accident rates Poor road conditions overloaded vehicles and lack of safety regulations make long distance travel dangerous This bus fire in Afghanistan Herat is being described as one of the most catastrophic incidents to date
Global shock and calls for safety
The video of the bus fire in Afghanistan circulating online has sparked international shock and renewed calls for better transport safety measures in the country Families of the victims are mourning as authorities continue investigations into the cause of the deadly crash
