KABUL: Four Russian tourists, including a woman, have been detained in Badakhshan province following a fatal traffic accident in which an Afghan motorcyclist was killed, according to Russian media reports.
Ehsanullah Kamgar, spokesperson for the Taliban police command in Badakhshan, confirmed that the incident took place in the province.
The circumstances surrounding the accident, including the location and how the collision occurred, were not immediately clear from the available information. It was also not specified whether the four Russian nationals were travelling together or who was driving the vehicle involved.
The detention of the tourists comes as Afghanistan continues to receive a limited number of foreign visitors, including tourists travelling to provinces such as Badakhshan for cultural and natural attractions.
Authorities have not yet provided further details about the legal status of the four Russian nationals or whether charges have been filed in connection with the death.
The incident highlights the legal and security challenges faced by foreign visitors travelling in Afghanistan, where road conditions, traffic regulations and emergency response can vary significantly between regions.
Further information about the investigation and the condition of those involved is expected from local authorities.