Road accident kills 2, injures 11 in N. Afghanistan

KABUL, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Two commuters were killed and 11 others sustained injuries in a road mishap that took place in the southern part of the Salang Pass in northern Afghanistan's Baghlan province on Saturday, a local official said Sunday.

The deadly accident took place after a truck lost control and struck four vehicles. Resultantly, two commuters lost their lives on the spot and 11 others were injured, some in critical condition, said Fazal Rabi, the administrative chief of the Salang Maintenance Department.

A similar accident claimed four lives in eastern Wardak province on Thursday.

Reckless driving on congested roads, lack of traffic signals and overlooking security measures on dilapidated highways contribute to deadly traffic mishaps in Afghanistan. ■