Five people were killed, including three children, and seven others were injured, some in critical condition, in a horrific traffic accident on the Qalamoun highway heading towards Tripoli. The traffic control room reported that the accident occurred between two cars, with one of them colliding with an electric pole. According to information, the deceased children were between the ages of 9 and 12, and the victims also included two women. Images of the tragic accident spread on social media, showing the severity of the crash, as one of the cars was completely wrecked. Videos also showed the victims lying just meters away from the car due to the force of the impact.