How Did 7 People Die in a Highway Collision in Laghman Province, Afghanistan?
Quick answer: A speeding vehicle struck a three-wheeled motorcycle in the Mashli area of Qarghayi district, Laghman province, eastern Afghanistan, on Saturday 7 November 2026. Seven people were killed at the scene and two others were injured. The dead and injured were taken to Laghman's provincial hospital.
Key facts
- What: Highway collision — a speeding vehicle struck a three-wheeled motorcycle
- Where: Mashli area, Qarghayi district, Laghman province, eastern Afghanistan, on a major highway linking Kabul to the eastern provinces
- When: Saturday 7 November 2026, confirmed by the provincial police office on Sunday 8 November 2026
- Reported toll: 7 killed, 2 injured
- Source: The Hawk (IANS), 8 November 2026
- Emergency number: 119
- Status: developing — figures may change
What happened
A speeding vehicle struck a three-wheeled motorcycle in the Mashli area of Qarghayi district, in Laghman province, eastern Afghanistan, on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Seven people died at the scene, while two others sustained injuries, according to the provincial police office. The dead and injured were transported to Laghman's provincial hospital for further procedures, Xinhua News Agency reported.
The collision happened on a major highway linking Kabul to the eastern provinces. The provincial police office confirmed the death toll on Sunday 8 November 2026.
Why this matters
Deadly road accidents remain a persistent issue in war-torn Afghanistan, often attributed to deteriorating road conditions, reckless driving, and inadequate safety measures amid challenging terrain and limited infrastructure.
The Laghman crash is the latest in a series of fatal highway collisions reported in Afghanistan in recent days.
Recent road accidents in Afghanistan
- 4 November 2026, Balkh province: At least three commuters were killed and four others injured, some critically, when two high-speed cars collided on the highway linking Kabul to the northern provinces. Police attributed the incident to reckless driving, and the injured were taken to nearby health facilities.
- 1 November 2026, Laghman province: At least two people were killed and three injured when a Hino truck collided with a rickshaw coming from the opposite direction in the Azizkhan Kas region, along the highway linking Kabul to the eastern provinces. Reckless driving was cited as the primary cause, and the injured were taken to Laghman provincial hospital.
- 30 October 2026, Baghlan province: Five commuters were killed and 20 others injured, some critically, when a passenger bus collided head-on with an oil tanker on the Salang Highway. The crash was attributed to driver negligence, according to the official Bakhtar News Agency, and the injured were taken to nearby health centres. An investigation was underway.
What happens next
Police normally publish a confirmed casualty count within 24 to 48 hours once the injured are counted and identities confirmed. Figures may change as official information emerges.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Laghman highway collision?
Seven people were killed at the scene and two others were injured, according to the Laghman provincial police office.
Where did the crash happen?
The crash happened in the Mashli area of Qarghayi district, Laghman province, eastern Afghanistan, on a major highway linking Kabul to the eastern provinces.
What vehicles were involved?
A speeding vehicle struck a three-wheeled motorcycle. The report did not name the type of the speeding vehicle.
When did the crash happen?
The crash happened on Saturday 7 November 2026. The provincial police office confirmed the toll on Sunday 8 November 2026.
Where were the victims taken?
The dead and injured were transported to Laghman's provincial hospital for further procedures.
What is the emergency number in Afghanistan?
Dial 119.
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