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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bus crash kills at least 21, injures 34 in south of Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — At least 21 people were killed after a bus overturned in the south of Iran, state media reported Saturday. Masoud Abed, the head of Fars province's emergency organization, said that 34 other people were injured in the accident to the south of Shiraz, the province's capital. Abed said that rescue operations are ongoing and that additional information and final figures will be announced after the operation is complete and detailed investigations have been carried out. He added that the incident occurred at 11:05 a.m., and rescue forces were immediately present at the scene. The cause of the incident is under investigation. With nearly 17,000 casualties annually, Iran is among the top countries for road and street accidents. The toll is attributed to the disregard of safety measures, the use of old vehicles and inadequate emergency services. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bus crash in southern Iran kills at least 21, injures 34
At least 21 people have been killed after a bus overturned in the south of Iran, state media has reported. Masoud Abed, the head of Fars province's emergency organisation, said 34 other people were injured in the accident on Saturday south of Shiraz, the province's capital. Abed said rescue operations are ongoing, and additional information and final figures will be released to the public after the operation is complete and detailed investigations have been carried out. The cause of the incident is under investigation. With nearly 17,000 casualties annually, Iran is among the countries most affected by road and street accidents. The high toll is attributed to lax application of safety measures, the widespread use of old vehicles and depleted emergency services. Solve the daily Crossword
ARN News Center
19-07-2025
- ARN News Center
At least 21 killed in bus crash in southern Iran
At least 21 people were killed and nearly 30 injured when a coach overturned in southern Iran on Saturday, state media reported. The accident occurred near Kavar, a town about 1,000 km (600 miles) from the capital, Tehran. The official Iranian news agency quoted Masoud Abed, head of the emergency organisation in Fars province, as saying that 11 ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
News18
19-07-2025
- News18
At Least 21 Killed, Dozens Injured After Bus Overturns In Southern Iran
Last Updated: Officials confirmed that rescue efforts are ongoing and said that further information, including the final casualty figures, will be released once the operation is complete At least 21 people lost their lives and dozens were injured after a coach overturned in southern Iran on Saturday, according to state media reports. The accident happened near the town of Kavar, around 1,000 kilometres south of the capital, Tehran. Masoud Abed, head of the emergency organisation in Fars province, said 34 others were injured in the crash, which took place south of Shiraz, the provincial capital. Abed confirmed that the incident occurred at 11:05 a.m. local time, and rescue forces were immediately present at the scene. He stated that rescue efforts are still underway and that more details, including the final number of casualties, will be shared once the operation is finished and a thorough investigation has been completed. Kavar Hospital director Mohsen Afrasiabi told state television, 'Unfortunately, 21 deaths have been recorded." He added that many of the injured had been taken to hospital for treatment. Images shared by Iranian media showed the bus lying on its side along a mountain road. The cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed and is currently under investigation. Iran has one of the highest rates of road traffic deaths in the world. According to official figures, nearly 17,000 people are killed every year in traffic-related accidents. Experts say the high numbers are often due to poor road conditions, ageing vehicles, lack of driver discipline, and weak emergency response systems. (With inputs from agencies) view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Dubai Eye
19-07-2025
- Dubai Eye
At least 21 killed in bus crash in southern Iran
At least 21 people were killed and nearly 30 injured when a coach overturned in southern Iran on Saturday, state media reported. The accident occurred near Kavar, a town about 1,000 km (600 miles) from the capital, Tehran. The official Iranian news agency quoted Masoud Abed, head of the emergency organisation in Fars province, as saying that 11 ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
