A harrowing video of a motorway traffic accident is making the rounds on social media, with many users falsely claiming it shows Afghan Deportees being deported from Pakistan. However, a fact-check has revealed that the footage is old and entirely unrelated to Afghan migrants.
The video depicts a chaotic scene involving multiple injured passengers following a serious road accident. Social media users were quick to exploit the clip, framing it as a tragedy involving Afghan deportees returning home — a narrative that sparked widespread sympathy and outrage.
But when contacted, motorway authorities confirmed that the video does not correspond to any recent incident involving Afghan nationals. In fact, several visual clues debunk the claims outright.
Passengers in the video are seen wearing jackets and winter clothing, inconsistent with the current weather, where temperatures have risen significantly. Additionally, officials confirmed that the individuals involved do not belong to any Afghan region.
This misinformation highlights the growing trend of weaponizing viral content to fuel political or emotional narratives, particularly during sensitive times such as mass deportations or humanitarian operations.
Authorities urge the public to verify information before sharing, warning that such false claims can contribute to panic, hatred, and the spread of disinformation in already tense environments.
