KABUL, April 22 (Xinhua) -- At least two people were killed and one other injured in a traffic accident in northeastern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, local authorities said on Wednesday.

This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2024 shows a view of Faizabad city, the capital of Badakhshan province, Afghanistan. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 jolted north Afghanistan on Thursday with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. (Photo: Xinhua)

According to Ehsanullah Kamgar, spokesperson for the provincial police command, the incident occurred in Yawan district, where a vehicle veered off the road.

Kamgar said two individuals lost their lives at the scene, while another person sustained serious injuries and was transferred for medical treatment.

Deadly road accidents remain a persistent problem in war-torn Afghanistan, often attributed to deteriorating road conditions, reckless driving, and inadequate safety measures amid the country's challenging terrain and limited infrastructure.