Bus Crash Kills 79 Afghan Deportees Returning from Iran

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Above: Security personnel inspect the wreckage of a bus at the site of a crash in Herat, Afghanistan on Aug. 20, 2025. Image copyright: Mohsen Karimi/AFP/Getty Images

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The Spin

Narrative A

This tragedy highlights the dangerous conditions Afghan deportees face when forced to return home. Iran's mass deportations have created overcrowded, unsafe transportation as desperate families rush back to Afghanistan on poorly maintained roads.

Al Jazeera BBC News

Narrative B

This horrific bus accident occurred due to reckless driving and excessive speed. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe driving practices and emphasizes the need for improved road safety measures in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan International