The official news agency IRNA reports that at least 3 people have died and over 250 have been injured in incidents related to Chaharshanbe Suri across the country. Previously, the ISNA news agency, citing the spokesperson for Iran's emergency services, had announced that the latest number of injuries by 11 PM on Tuesday, March 25, was 211. According to him, a 45-year-old man in Tehran died from cardiac arrest caused by the shock of a firecracker explosion. In this context, hours after the emergency spokesperson's statements, the public relations manager of the fire department and safety services of Rasht municipality reported the death of a 15-year-old teenager due to an explosion of explosive materials. According to IRNA, a 24-year-old man also lost his life in Qazvin. Mojtaba Khaledi, the spokesperson for the country's emergency services, also stated that the provinces of Tehran and Fars accounted for the most incidents. He reported that there were 6 cases of amputations across the country, including one in Mazandaran, one in Qazvin, one in Maragheh, and 3 in Tehran. Khaledi noted that the most injuries were to the eyes, hands, and face, with the majority of the injured being under 20 years old. Meanwhile, Mohammad Hossein Mirdehghan, deputy director of accreditation and oversight of treatment affairs at the Ministry of Health, reported a 60% decrease in the number of injuries from last year's Chaharshanbe Suri compared to the same period.
At least '3 dead and 250 injured' in Chaharshanbe Suri incidents
During the Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations in Iran, at least 3 people died and over 250 were injured due to firecracker explosions. The incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns during traditional celebrations, particularly among younger participants. Despite a reported decrease in injuries compared to last year, the high number of casualties raises alarms about public safety.
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📰 What Happened
During Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations in Iran, at least 3 people died and over 250 were injured due to firecracker-related incidents. The majority of the injured were young people under 20 years old.
- Three deaths were reported, including a 45-year-old in Tehran, a 15-year-old in Rasht, and a 24-year-old in Qazvin.
- There was a reported 60% decrease in injuries compared to last year's celebrations.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Chaharshanbe Suri is a traditional festival in Iran marking the last Wednesday before Nowruz, involving fire-related rituals.
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