JAWZJAN, Afghanistan — At least eight members of a single family were killed in a traffic accident in Jawzjan province on Sunday, according to Taliban-run state media.
Taliban reported that the victims included four children and a woman. The accident occurred on the Jawzjan-Faryab highway in the Khwaja Dokoah district.
The collision involved two cars, though further details were not provided.
Traffic accidents are a common cause of fatalities in Afghanistan, with deteriorating road conditions cited as a significant contributing factor. 