The U.S. Army Combined Forces Command - Afghanistan issued the following news release:
The Coalition continues to investigate the circumstances of yesterday morning's incident in which a truck, which lost its brakes, operating as part of a convoy through Kabul, struck several civilian vehicles, resulting in the death and injury of Afghan civilians. The Coalition is conducting a full investigation of the facts regarding this tragic incident and is cooperating fully with Afghan authorities.
An initial investigation has determined that a mechanical failure of the vehicle's brakes is the cause of the traffic accident. The convoy was on a logistics mission in support of our efforts to help the Afghan people. Following a long move down a hill, the vehicle's brakes apparently overheated and failed. The driver, very experienced in the operation of this type of vehicle, a heavy cargo truck, applied the primary and emergency brakes, and took evasive action to avoid hitting pedestrians, to include hitting several unoccupied, parked cars in an effort to slow or stop the truck. However, he was unable to avoid hitting occupied vehicles in the intersection.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed and injured in this unfortunate traffic accident.
The Coalition, government of Afghanistan and local officials are working to determine the identities of the Afghans involved in the accident. The Coalition will compensate the traffic accident victims or the families of those who were injured as a result of the crash.
The incident is very regrettable, however the Coalition remains committed to preventing any hardship or injury to the people of Afghanistan while we work together to build a better future. We extend our sympathies to those who suffered loss or injury in the traffic accident.
As we receive more updates, we will provide this information to you. As a reminder, our weekly joint CFC-A/NATO-ISAF press conference will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. and we will take your questions on these and other events at that time.
STATEMENT BY COALITION SPOKESMAN, COL. THOMAS COLLINS REGARDING VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN KABUL ON MONDAY MORNINGThe U.S. Army Combined Forces Command - Afghanistan issued the following news release:
The Coalition continues to investigate the circumstances of yesterday morning's incident in which a truck, which lost its brakes, operating as part of a convoy through Kabul, struck several civilian vehicles, resulting in the death and injury of Afghan civilians. The Coalition is conducting a full investigation of the facts regarding this tragic incident and is cooperating fully with Afghan authorities.
An initial investigation has determined that a mechanical failure of the vehicle's brakes is the cause of the traffic accident. The convoy was on a logistics mission in support of our efforts to help the Afghan people. Following a long move down a hill, the vehicle's brakes apparently overheated and failed. The driver, very experienced in the operation of this type of vehicle, a heavy cargo truck, applied the primary and emergency brakes, and took evasive action to avoid hitting pedestrians, to include hitting several unoccupied, parked cars in an effort to slow or stop the truck. However, he was unable to avoid hitting occupied vehicles in the intersection.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed and injured in this unfortunate traffic accident.
The Coalition, government of Afghanistan and local officials are working to determine the identities of the Afghans involved in the accident. The Coalition will compensate the traffic accident victims or the families of those who were injured as a result of the crash.
The incident is very regrettable, however the Coalition remains committed to preventing any hardship or injury to the people of Afghanistan while we work together to build a better future. We extend our sympathies to those who suffered loss or injury in the traffic accident.
As we receive more updates, we will provide this information to you. As a reminder, our weekly joint CFC-A/NATO-ISAF press conference will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. and we will take your questions on these and other events at that time.
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