Following a recent fire at Afghanistan's Islam Qala customs that damaged eight Iranian trucks, drivers are demanding immediate safety upgrades and crisis management protocols at the Dogharoun border.
Following the fire on September 30 at the Islam Qala customs in Afghanistan, which damaged eight Iranian trucks, transport activists have raised concerns regarding safety at the Dogharoun border. With over 2,500 trucks transiting daily, drivers are calling for a unified crisis management command, prioritization of hazardous cargo, and the installation of standard firefighting equipment.
Drivers emphasize the need for more emergency exits and specific protocols for the rapid evacuation of flammable goods. They argue that the current lack of coordination between relevant agencies and inadequate infrastructure significantly increases the risk of chain-reaction accidents in this high-traffic border zone.