Iraq Diaries: Expelled Peaceteam members in car accident near border with Jordan

"As the group headed west in the early morning light, there was ample evidence of the effects of US/British bombing. There were the downed bridges, the destroyed gas stations, and the blackened shells of destroyed military and civilian vehicles by the side of the road. US and British planes could be seen in the skies, and were actively engaged in bombing near the road so the drivers decided spread their vehicles apart and travel at maximum speed so as to minimize the likelihood of their becoming 'collateral damage' in this war."

Weldon Nisly, one of the Christian Peacemakers injured in this accident is the pastor of Seattle Mennonite Church. When I heard that Weldon had resolved to travel to Iraq as a Christian peace delegate, I was quite alarmed. We're all glad that Weldon is safe and we hope and pray that his injuries heal quickly.