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On September 26, 2026, a bus overturned on the Saveh-Hamedan freeway in Iran's Markazi province, resulting in 11 deaths and 24 injuries. The provincial traffic police attributed the incident to driver fatigue. Iran faces significant traffic safety issues; over 17,000 people die annually due to crashes caused by unsafe vehicles and poor adherence to traffic laws.

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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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A passenger bus overturned in Iran, killing 11 people and injuring 24 others, state television reported on Saturday (September 26, 2026). asserted

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The crash occurred on the Saveh-Hamedan freeway in central Markazi province. asserted

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Provincial traffic police said driver fatigue and drowsiness caused the crash. asserted

fatigue → say → crash

Authorities did not immediately say where the bus was headed. asserted

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Iran has one of the world's worst traffic safety records. asserted

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Crashes kill more than 17,000 people a year. asserted

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Experts blame the high toll on unsafe vehicles, widespread disregard for traffic regulations and inadequate emergency services. asserted

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Earlier this month, a fuel tanker crashed into other vehicles and exploded near the western city of Sanandaj, killing 11 people and injuring seven others. asserted

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Bus overturns in central Iran, killing 11 and injuring 24

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