Afghanistan: Bus tragedy reported in Herat province, 79 reported dead
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Aug 20, 2025, 19:29 IST | Updated: Aug 20, 2025, 19:29 IST
The death toll from a bus crash in western Afghanistan has risen to 79, after two survivors died from their injuries, an interim Taliban administration official said.
The incident occurred late on Tuesday in Herat province’s Guzara district, when a passenger bus carrying Afghan returnees from Iran struck a motorcycle and a fuel truck, triggering a huge fire.
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