QALA-I-NAW (Pajhwok): At least 10 vehicles carrying passengers have been trapped in the snow at the Sabzak Tunnel on the Badghis-Herat Road in northwestern Badghis province, an official said on Saturday.
Badghis Public Works Director Mawlavi Abdul Rahman said the road had been blocked by heavy snowfall since Friday.
He said all available machinery had been dispatched to the area and a request for airlifting of the trapped passengers had been made as well.
But Badghis Deputy Governor Mohibullah said five vehicles had been stranded on the road.
Badghis Information Director MawlaviBaz Mohammad Sarwari said: “Three vehicles . . .
