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Tractor trailer falls into river in Helmand, 12 dead
A trailer attached to a tractor fell into river in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province on Friday, resulting in the deaths of 12 people, including women and children, local officials said.
Hafiz Abdul Bari Rashid Helmandi, Director of Information and Culture in Helmand province, told Ariana News that the victims were traveling from Garmser to Nawah district. While crossing the river by ferry, the tractor’s trailer fell into the water.
According to him, 3 women and 9 children lost their lives in the incident, and 4 other children were injured.
Helmandi added that security forces arrived on time and managed to rescue 14 people.