Local Taliban officials in Helmand province reported that a fire outbreak in Sangin district left nine people injured, including children.
The media office of the Taliban governor in Helmand stated in a press release that the incident occurred around 6:30 PM on Thursday, November 12, in the Toli-e Dowom area of Sangin district.
According to the statement, the fire erupted during the refueling of an excavator, causing severe burns to nine individuals, four of whom are children.
Taliban authorities noted that negligence during fuel transfer was the primary cause of the fire.
The injured were initially transported to the provincial capital, Lashkargah, to receive emergency medical care.
According to Etilaatroz, a local source confirmed that due to critical conditions, some of the wounded were transferred to Herat province for advanced treatment.
Source: Etilaatroz
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