Media in Iran reported, citing the Islamic Republic police, that a bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims overturned in Yazd, resulting in the deaths of 28 individuals and at least 21 injuries. Some sources have reported the number of injured as 23. According to the report, the bus carrying these individuals entered from Iran's eastern borders and was en route to the western borders to enter Iraq when it had an accident on the Daheshir road in Yazd. According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the bus veered off its path and overturned after colliding with the wall of the Daheshir Education Department. According to ILNA news agency, 21 individuals were injured, with 7 transferred to Taft Hospital and 14 to Abarkooh Hospital. The incident occurred at 21:54 on Tuesday night, August 30. With the approach of 'Arbaeen,' which has recently become a propaganda tool for the Islamic Republic, various groups are heading towards Iraq, either by car or on foot, to participate in Shia religious ceremonies in different cities of Iraq. Meanwhile, many users on social media have criticized the government's multi-billion toman expenditures for holding these ceremonies.
28 Pakistani Nationals Killed in Fatal Accident in Yazd
A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims overturned in Yazd, resulting in 28 deaths and at least 21 injuries. The incident occurred as the bus was traveling towards Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, a significant event for Shia Muslims. This tragedy highlights safety concerns and the financial burden of pilgrimage-related activities in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims overturned in Yazd, resulting in 28 deaths and at least 21 injuries. The accident occurred while the bus was en route to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
- The bus collided with a wall before overturning.
- The incident occurred on the Daheshir road in Yazd.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Arbaeen pilgrimage is a major religious event for Shia Muslims, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, and has seen millions of participants in recent years.
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