8 die as vehicle falls into river after bridge collapse in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province.

Eight individuals died in southern Afghanistan's Uruzgan province when their vehicle fell into a river after a wooden bridge collapsed under its weight at 3 a.m. local time. Provincial authorities cite the bridge's deterioration, overloading, and reckless driving as contributing factors. Such accidents are frequent in Afghanistan due to inadequate safety measures, difficult terrain, and outdated vehicles.

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