KABUL: As a result of a traffic accident one person lost his life and 8 others were injured on Balkh-Samangan highways, local officials confirmed.
According to local officials, the accident took place, late on Tuesday, in the relevant areas of Hazrat Sultan district of Samangan province.
The health condition of the five injured was called critical.
The recklessness of drivers and fast driving are linked to the increase in traffic accidents in the country.