SECURITY — May 10, 2026
Three Casualties Reported in Baghlan Traffic Accidents
Two traffic accidents in Baghlan province left two people dead, including a child, and one injured.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read
Two separate traffic accidents in Baghlan province have resulted in two deaths and one injury, according to Mawlawi Sher Ahmed Barhani, the spokesperson for the Baghlan Security Command.
The first incident occurred in the Second Northern Salang Gulayi area. Barhani reported that a trailer overturned in this location, leading to one fatality and one person being injured.
A second accident took place in the Khush Dare area, which resulted in the death of a 12-year-old child.
Barhani attributed the causes of both traffic accidents to driver negligence and speeding.
Read the original reporting at Bakhtar News →
Reliability assessment
The report provides direct, on-record attribution to a named official (Mawlawi Sher Ahmed Barhani, spokesperson for the Baghlan Security Command) and includes specific locations and casualty details.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- KT | 2 Killed, 1 Injured in Traffic Accidents in Baghlanthekabultribune.com
In the second incident, a cargo truck traveling from north to south veered off the road in the northern Salang Pass area, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to another person. Traffic authorities said the exact causes of the accidents are under investigation and urged drivers to observe traffic rules and exercise greater caution to prevent similar incidents.
Across the newsrooms
Filed by
Bakhtar News
Originating
Reported straight
Reported straight
Filed under
Security — Baghlan, Traffic Accident, Mawlawi Sher Ahmed Barhani
Spotted an error or have more on this story? Tip the desk on Telegram → or WhatsApp →.
Reader supported
Keep Ehtebar running
Every published story uses paid tools to translate reporting, compare sources, extract claims, and produce a clearer read on Afghanistan. Reader support helps keep that work independent.
€5
helps cover daily verification runs
€15
supports a week of source comparison
€50
keeps independent analysis moving
