Local officials in Iran reported that at least three people were killed and 48 injured when a bus carrying Pakistani citizens collided with a truck in southern Iran. According to IRNA, the state news agency of the Islamic Republic, this bus was transporting participants to the religious ceremony of 'Arbaeen' from Iraq to Pakistan. The exact number of passengers on the bus has not been disclosed, but the deputy of the Red Crescent's rescue and relief department in Fars province stated that the incident occurred on the road from Neyriz to Sirjan on Sunday evening. Abdolhashem Dehghani, a traffic police official, attributed the cause of the accident to a technical failure of the bus's brakes and the driver's inability to control the vehicle. This accident occurred less than a week after a similar incident in which 28 Pakistani citizens were killed: at least 28 people died in the overturning of a bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims in Yazd. They were also traveling to Iraq for the Arbaeen ceremony. According to IRNA, about 25,000 Pakistanis entered Iran to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage by August 19. Iran has poor-quality and dangerous roads, which have increased the statistics of fatal accidents in the country. The Iranian Legal Medicine Organization reported that over 20,000 deaths were recorded last year due to road accidents in Iran.
Three Killed in Bus Accident Carrying Pakistani Nationals in Southern Iran
A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims to the Arbaeen ceremony collided with a truck in southern Iran, resulting in three deaths and 48 injuries. This incident follows a previous accident that killed 28 Pakistani citizens, highlighting the dangers of Iran's road conditions. The situation underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in Iran, particularly for foreign travelers.
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📰 What Happened
A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims to the Arbaeen ceremony collided with a truck in southern Iran, resulting in three deaths and 48 injuries. This incident follows a previous accident that killed 28 Pakistani citizens, raising concerns about road safety.
- The bus was transporting participants to the Arbaeen religious ceremony from Iraq to Pakistan.
- Iran has a high rate of road accidents, with over 20,000 deaths reported last year.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a high rate of traffic accidents due to poor road conditions and vehicle maintenance. The Arbaeen pilgrimage attracts thousands of foreign pilgrims, particularly from Pakistan.
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