Kabul accident

THE US military said yesterday it was paying 88,000 in compensation to victims of a traffic accident involving an American cargo truck that sparked the deadliest riot in Kabul in years.

A statement issued by the military said the payments for 24 claims of property and personal damage relating to the May 29 traffic accident demonstrated the US government’s “commitment to responsibility and accountability for the actions of US armed forces”.

The military truck rammed into cars at an intersection killing at least one person.