Truck carrying returning refugees crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 22

Summary: A terrible accident happened in eastern Afghanistan when a truck carrying Afghan refugees crashed on a major highway. The families were returning home after being forced to leave Pakistan. The driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing the truck to flip into a deep ditch. Sadly, 22 people died, including 10 children and 5 women, and 36 others were badly hurt and taken to the hospital. Traffic accidents are very common in Afghanistan because the roads are in bad shape and drivers often ignore safety rules.

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