Traffic accident kills 9 in Herat Province

Local officials in Herat province report that a traffic accident has claimed the lives of nine members of a single family.

The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, September 18, on the Herat-Kandahar highway in the Zawal district.

According to officials, the accident happened when a passenger car collided with a 580-type vehicle, resulting in the deaths of all nine passengers.

Herat officials have identified reckless driving as the primary cause of this tragic accident.

Similar traffic incidents have previously claimed the lives of citizens in this province, with reckless driving often cited as the main cause of such accidents.

Local authorities continue to urge drivers to exercise caution to prevent such tragic events.

The frequent traffic accidents in Herat highlight the need for stricter traffic law enforcement and driver safety awareness to reduce the loss of life on highways.

Efforts to raise public awareness and improve road safety measures are critical to addressing the ongoing issue of reckless driving in the region.

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