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A bus overturns in central Iran, killing 11 and injuring 24

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A passenger bus overturned on the Saveh-Hamedan freeway in Iran's Markazi province, resulting in 11 deaths and 24 injuries, according to state television reports from Saturday. The provincial traffic police attributed the incident to the driver’s fatigue and drowsiness.

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On September 26, 2026, a passenger bus overturned on the Saveh-Hamedan freeway in central Markazi province of Iran, resulting in the death of 11 people and injuring 24 others. Provincial traffic police attributed the crash to driver fatigue and drowsiness. The incident highlights Iran's ongoing struggle with road safety; over 17,000 people die annually due to traffic accidents, primarily caused by unsafe vehicles, lack of adherence to traffic regulations, and insufficient emergency services. Earlier in September, a fuel tanker also crashed near the western city of Sanandaj, leading to another deadly explosion that killed 11 individuals and injured seven more.

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