SOCIETY — May 4, 2026

Four Killed in Farah Province Traffic Collision

Four people were killed at the scene of a collision between a motorcycle and a Mazda-type vehicle in the Digforosh area of Farah province on Monday. Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok2 min read

Four Killed in Farah Province Traffic Collision
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Four people were killed in a traffic collision in central Farah province on Monday, provincial authorities confirmed. The incident occurred in the Digforosh area when a motorcycle collided with a Mazda-type passenger vehicle traveling along a local roadway.

Police records indicate that all four fatalities were passengers on the motorcycle. Officials stated that each victim died at the scene of the crash, and no additional casualties were reported among the occupants of the other vehicle.

Police spokesman Mullah Kaleemullah Nangyal addressed the incident, confirming the casualty count and outlining the immediate law enforcement response. He stated that a formal investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the collision and to establish whether traffic regulations were violated prior to the impact.

Investigators are currently reviewing the crash site, collecting physical evidence, and interviewing potential witnesses. The findings will be used to compile an official report on the circumstances that led to the fatal accident. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the deceased or provided a timeline for the conclusion of the inquiry. Local officials continue to monitor the situation as the probe moves forward, and they have reminded drivers to exercise caution on provincial highways.

Read the original reporting at Pajhwok

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Single-source report but features direct, on-record attribution from a named official (Police spokesman Mullah Kaleemullah Nangyal) with concrete, checkable details including specific location, timing, vehicle types, and casualty figures.

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