A bus overturns in central Iran, killing 11 and injuring 24
Tehran, Iran (AP) — A passenger bus overturned on the Saveh-Hamedan freeway in central Markazi province, killing 11 individuals and injuring 24 others, according to state television reports on Saturday. The crash is believed to have been caused by driver fatigue and drowsiness. It remains unclear as to where the bus was headed at the time of the accident.
Iran is notorious for its poor traffic safety record, with over 17,000 fatalities annually. The high death toll is attributed to factors such as unsafe vehicles, disregard for traffic regulations, and inadequate emergency services.
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