Local sources in Paktia province say two people have been killed and another injured in a traffic accident.
According to the sources, the accident occurred on Thursday morning, October 15, in the Surki area along the Paktia–Paktika highway, in Zurmat district.
The accident happened when a Toyota Corolla collided with a Hino truck.
Traffic accidents on highways and roads across Afghanistan continue to cause fatalities.
Excessive speed, driver negligence and vehicle collisions are among the factors that can lead to deadly traffic accidents.
