Ghazni: Four commuters were killed when their car collided with a truck in the eastern Afghan province of Ghazni, as reported by the state-owned Bakhtar news agency. The tragic incident occurred in the Ab Band district on a road connecting Ghazni to the neighboring Kandahar province during the early hours of the morning.

According to Namibia Press Agency, reckless driving has been blamed for the fatal accident, and an investigation is currently underway to determine further details of the incident. This collision highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the region.

The recent tragedy follows another severe accident in neighboring Helmand province, where a similar collision resulted in 11 deaths and left four others injured on Wednesday. These incidents underscore the urgent need for enhanced traffic regulations and enforcement to prevent further loss of life on Afghanistan's roads.