Deadly bus accident in Herat claims 79 lives including 19 children

The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that a tragic road accident on the Herat–Kabul highway has left almost 80 people dead.

According to Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, the incident occurred on Tuesday night (August 19) at around 8:36 pm in Herat province.

He stated that 79 people, including 19 children, lost their lives in the accident, while one other individual sustained injuries.

Police forces, rescue teams, and Herat Ambulance services immediately rushed to the scene and transferred the victims’ bodies.

Authorities said investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.