At least 28 Shiite travelers traveling from Pakistan to Iraq have died as a result of a dreadful vehicle crash in northern Iran, according to local authorities. The accident occurred later Tuesday night in Yazd state, as reported by Mohammad Ali Malekzadeh, a nearby emergency services standard.
51 pilgrims were traveling from Iraq to Iraq for Arbaeen, a considerable Shiite holiday marking the 40th anniversary of Imam Hussein’s death. Millions of dollars are spent on Karbala each month.
The fall left another 23 people injured, with 14 suffering severe injuries. The cause of the accident has not been determined. Iran’s road health issues are well-documented, with the state experiencing nearly 17, 000 traffic fatalities every due to poor adherence to traffic laws, illegal vehicles, and unsatisfactory emergency response in remote areas.
In a split incident early on Wednesday, a vehicle collision in Sistan and Baluchestan state left six people dead and 18 injured. Both incidents are still being investigated by regulators.
