Islamabad: Seventy-one people including seventeen children have been killed in a traffic accident in Herat province. The accident occurred when a bus carrying deported migrants to Kabul caught fire after colliding with a truck and motorcycle. According to Radio Pakistan, the tragic incident highlights the dangers faced on the roads in the region, often exacerbated by overcrowded vehicles and poor road conditions. The collision led to a fire that rapidly engulfed the bus, making it difficult for passengers to escape. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, but the severity of the fire posed significant challenges to rescue efforts. Authorities are investigating the causes of the collision to determine any contributing factors such as driver error or vehicle malfunction. This accident is a stark reminder of the perilous journeys many migrants face as they are transported across the country. Efforts are being made to provide support to the families of the victims and to prevent such tragedies in the f uture.