The public relations manager of the Lorestan Emergency Services reported that a bus fell into a gorge in the 'Pa'alam' area between the cities of Andimeshk and Poldokhtar, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 people. Ali Mohammadi told the IRNA news agency on Saturday, December 1, that 9 people died at the crash site and one injured person died in the hospital. The passengers of this bus were soldiers traveling from Khuzestan to Kermanshah province. The Lorestan Traffic Police stated that the cause of the bus crash was 'failure to adhere to safe speed' and 'inability to control the vehicle.' According to the head of Lorestan Traffic Police, this bus had 25 passengers in addition to the driver and assistant driver, and the injured were transferred to medical centers, with some reported to be in critical condition. According to the Iranian Legal Medicine Organization, over 20,000 cases of death due to road accidents were recorded in Iran in 2022. The traffic police reported that 83% of 'fatal accidents' during Nowruz involved domestically manufactured vehicles. Poor-quality vehicles and human error are among the main causes of deaths resulting from accidents in Iran, but poor-quality roads and dangerous, non-standard routes have also increased the statistics of fatal accidents in the country. Iran has one of the highest road mortality rates in the world, with the police spokesperson stating that 'the annual death toll from traffic accidents in Iran is equivalent to the total traffic fatalities of 27 European countries.'
At Least 10 Dead After 'Bus Carrying Soldiers' Falls into Gorge Near Poldokhtar
A tragic bus accident in Lorestan province resulted in at least 10 deaths, primarily involving soldiers traveling from Khuzestan to Kermanshah. The incident highlights ongoing issues with road safety in Iran, where poor vehicle quality and infrastructure contribute to high fatality rates. This event underscores the urgent need for improvements in road safety measures.
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📰 What Happened
A bus carrying soldiers fell into a gorge in Lorestan province, resulting in at least 10 deaths. The crash was attributed to unsafe driving conditions and vehicle control issues.
- The bus had 25 passengers, including soldiers traveling from Khuzestan to Kermanshah.
- Iran has one of the highest road mortality rates in the world, with over 20,000 deaths from road accidents in 2022.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran faces significant challenges with road safety, attributed to poor vehicle quality, human error, and inadequate infrastructure. The country has one of the highest rates of traffic fatalities globally.
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