Religious scholar dies in Badakhshan traffic accident

FAIZABAD (Pajhwok): A religious scholar died and two other people were injured in a traffic accident in Raghistan district of northeastern Badakhshan province, an official said on Thursday.

District Chief Maulvi Mohammad Asif Zafaryar said the accident took place when a vehicle overturned in Dehshar area of Khulodsak village on Wednesday.

He said a religious scholar died and two others were injured in the accident. The injured were evacuated to a health center for treatment.

The accident occurred due to damaged road.

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