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Five killed in Afghan road accident

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IANS Kabul

At least five people were killed and 46 others injured Friday when a passenger bus collided with a truck in Afghanistan.

According to police, the crash occurred in Baghlan province's Baladori area.

The accident was a result of reckless driving, a police official told Xinhua.

Rescue teams at the site said the casualties could escalate as several injured people, including women and children, are in critical condition.

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First Published: Oct 31 2014 | 1:34 PM IST

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