PRESS RELEASE | Jan. 1, 2009
Coalition vehicle accident reportedly injures two Afghans
By None , U.S. Forces – Afghanistan

Press Release

United States Forces-Afghanistan

December 30, 2008

Release Number 20083012-04

Coalition vehicle accident reportedly injures two Afghans KABUL, Afghanistan – Two Afghan civilians were reportedly injured as a result of a Coalition vehicle accident in Kabul today. The traffic accident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m.

As a result of the accident, a crowd gathered at the scene and blocked the road, throwing stones at Afghan National Police and Coalition vehicles, damaging at least one Coalition vehicle.

“We offer our apologies to those injured during today’s accident,” said Col. Jerry O’Hara, U.S. Forces Afghanistan spokesperson. “Our operations are to protect the Afghan people and we are examining our practices to ensure we prevent accidents like this in the future.” The incident is under investigation.

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United States Forces Afghanistan’s mission, in coordination with NATO’s International Security Assistance Force, is to conduct operations to defeat terrorist networks and insurgents by developing effective governance and building the Afghan National Security Force. Effective security throughout the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan facilitates continued regional stability and increases economic development for the people of Afghanistan.

Contact Information – US Forces Afghanistan Public Affairs Office Tel +93 (0) 799 51 2919 or cell phone 0093 (0) 788 189 049 [email protected]