Tragic Earthquake Claims Lives of Refugee Family in Afghanistan
Family of 8 left war-torn Iran for Afghanistan, where an earthquake killed them
Hindustan Times
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A family of eight, recently returned to Afghanistan from Iran, was killed when a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Kabul, causing a wall to collapse on their tent. The sole survivor, a three-year-old boy, is receiving treatment for severe injuries. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by returning refugees in a region prone to seismic activity.
- 01Eight members of a refugee family were killed in a 5.8-magnitude earthquake near Kabul.
- 02The family had returned to Afghanistan from Iran just 15 days prior.
- 03A three-year-old boy was the sole survivor, suffering severe injuries.
- 04The earthquake caused significant damage across multiple provinces.
- 05Afghanistan remains vulnerable to earthquakes, with a history of devastating tremors.
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A tragic incident occurred near Kabul, Afghanistan, when a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck late on Friday night, killing eight members of a refugee family who had returned from war-torn Iran just 15 days earlier. The earthquake caused a wall to collapse on their makeshift tent, resulting in the deaths of the father, mother, four daughters aged between 12 and 23, and two sons. The only survivor, a three-year-old boy named Aarash, was rescued from the rubble and is currently receiving treatment for severe head injuries. Neighbors and local authorities rushed to assist in the rescue efforts, but unfortunately, it was too late for the rest of the family. The earthquake also caused damage across several provinces, affecting around 40 families. Afghanistan is situated in a seismically active region, with a history of devastating earthquakes, including a 6-magnitude quake last year that resulted in over 2,200 deaths.
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This tragic event underscores the dangers faced by returning refugees in Afghanistan, particularly in areas prone to natural disasters.
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