In a horrific traffic accident and fire that occurred on Thursday evening in Sistan and Baluchestan province, officials of the Islamic Republic report that at least 90 people were killed and over 100 others injured. The incident involved a fuel tanker colliding with six passenger buses that were stopped at a police checkpoint on the Nasratabad-Zahidan road. During the collision, the gasoline tanker exploded and caught fire, igniting the buses as well. The Islamic Republic's television network aired footage of the burnt wreckage of the buses and the charred, unidentifiable bodies of the passengers. The Nasratabad-Zahidan road is one of the busiest routes near the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan, where several police checkpoints have been established to prevent drug trafficking and other smuggling activities by stopping and inspecting vehicles.
At least 90 killed in a traffic accident in Sistan and Baluchestan province
A tragic traffic accident in Sistan and Baluchestan resulted in at least 90 fatalities and over 100 injuries when a fuel tanker collided with passenger buses at a police checkpoint. This incident highlights ongoing safety issues on major roads in Iran, particularly near border areas.
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📰 What Happened
A fuel tanker collided with six passenger buses at a police checkpoint on the Nasratabad-Zahidan road, causing a massive explosion and fire that resulted in at least 90 deaths and over 100 injuries.
- The collision occurred at a police checkpoint.
- The Nasratabad-Zahidan road is a major route near the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Sistan and Baluchestan is a volatile region with frequent smuggling due to its proximity to Pakistan and Afghanistan. Road safety has been a longstanding issue in Iran.
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