In Yazd, Iran, a tragic bus accident claimed at least 35 lives and left 15 others injured. The bus, carrying Pakistani pilgrims, overturned and caught fire near the Taftan-Dehshir checkpoint. Initial reports suggest 30 people died at the scene and five more later at the hospital. The Iranian news agency Mehr reported 28 fatalities. The bus, with 53 passengers including 14 women, was en route to Arbaeen when the incident occurred. The convoy, which included two buses, had one bus involved in the crash while the other lagged behind due to paperwork issues. The crisis management director for Yazd confirmed the deaths of 11 women and 17 men, with seven injured in critical condition. Preliminary investigations point to a technical fault in the bus’s braking system as the cause of the accident.
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