122 Traffic Accidents in Badakhshan Kill 136, Injure 175 in Solar Year 1404

Badakhshan Province Police Command reported that 122 traffic accidents occurred in the province during solar year 1404, resulting in 311 total casualties.

Of these, 136 people were killed and 175 injured, with fatalities including women, children and men. The press release from the police command detailed the incidents amid the province's challenging geography.

Authorities attributed the frequent accidents to Badakhshan's rugged mountainous terrain and unpaved dirt roads, which contribute to severe crashes. Such conditions have led to repeated bloody traffic incidents in the area.

The announcement underscores ongoing road safety concerns in the remote northern province, where difficult infrastructure exacerbates risks for drivers and passengers alike. No further breakdowns by specific locations or vehicle types were provided in the statement.