Reports from Iran indicate that during the overturning of a minibus carrying German tourists in Fars Province, two tourists were killed and 18 others were injured. Ahmad Ahmadi, the head of the police in Fars Province, told the IRIB news agency that the cause of the minibus overturning was due to 'exceeding safe speed on a slippery road from Saadatshahr towards Shiraz.' He added that in this incident, two German tourists died on the spot, and 18 others were injured and sent to the hospital. Mohammad Reza Alimanesh, head of the Emergency Medical Management Center in Fars Province, also told IRNA that 'this incident occurred at 17:27 at kilometer 25 of the Saadatshahr-Shiraz road.' He added that one of the foreign tourists injured in this incident was transferred by emergency helicopter to Shahid Rajaei Hospital in Shiraz due to the severity of the injuries. Saadatshahr, which is the center of Pasargad County, is located 20 kilometers from Persepolis, an important tourist site in Fars Province. In this context, Bahram Qasemi, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, expressed condolences to the families of the two deceased German tourists and added: 'After the traffic accident occurred due to the slippery road, necessary and immediate measures were taken to transfer the injured to hospitals in Shiraz and Marvdasht, and other medical and welfare services for the injured are ongoing by the relevant centers in the province.' Iran is known to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world in terms of driving. According to a report published by the Central Insurance Research Institute of Iran, among 190 countries, Iran has the second highest road mortality rate after Sierra Leone. As Iranian police officials have stated, the road mortality rate in Iran was also high during this year's Nowruz, with one person killed every 71 minutes. Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi, Iran's Minister of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education, announced in March 2016 that 17,000 Iranians die in accidents annually, which he described as a 'national disaster' and 'embarrassing in global circles.'
Death of Two German Tourists in Minibus Accident in Fars Province
A minibus accident in Fars Province, Iran, resulted in the deaths of two German tourists and injuries to 18 others. The accident was attributed to speeding on a slippery road. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of road safety in Iran, which has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the world.
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📰 What Happened
A minibus carrying German tourists overturned in Fars Province, resulting in the deaths of two tourists and injuries to 18 others. The accident was caused by speeding on a slippery road.
- The accident occurred on the Saadatshahr-Shiraz road.
- Iran has one of the highest road mortality rates in the world.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a notoriously high rate of traffic fatalities, often attributed to poor road conditions and reckless driving. This incident reflects broader systemic issues within the country's transportation infrastructure.
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