HORROR!! 28 Pilgrims Die In Tragic Road Crash

28 Pilgrims Die In Tragic Road Crash

Tragedy struck on Tuesday night in central Iran when a bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims to Iraq overturned, resulting in the loss of 28 lives and injuring 23 others.

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The accident occurred in Dehshir village, Taft County, Yazd province, at around 9:50 p.m. local time (18:20 GMT).

According to Mohammad-Ali Malekzadeh, Director-General of the provincial crisis management department, the bus was en-route to the Iran-Iraq border to attend the Arbaeen ceremonies when the incident happened. Of those injured, 14 are in critical condition and receiving treatment in local medical centers.

Investigations into the cause of the accident are underway, with initial findings suggesting a technical defect in the bus’ braking system was to blame. Iran’s Traffic Police Chief Seyyed Teymour Hosseini confirmed that experts are on the scene conducting further investigations.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has expressed condolences over the deaths of the Pakistani pilgrims, stating that the incident has caused “deep sadness”.

He assured that relevant organizations and authorities are working tirelessly to continue rescue, service, and treatment operations.

The provincial authorities are also coordinating with the Iranian Foreign Ministry to transfer the deceased and injured to Pakistan via plane.