Iran Bus Accident: 11 Killed, 19 Injured as Passenger Bus Overturns in Ilam Province
Tehran, The Gulf Observer: At least 11 people have been killed and 19 others injured after a passenger bus overturned in Iran’s western Ilam province. The figures come from Hossein Kermanpour, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Health.
Kermanpour confirmed the updated casualty figures in a post on the social media platform X. The accident took place on the Dasht Abbas–Murmuri road in Ilam province.
Death Toll Rises From 5 to 11
Early reports put the toll lower. The Iranian Red Crescent Society in Ilam province had told state broadcaster IRIB that at least five people were killed and 17 others injured in the crash.
As more information came in, the Iranian Health Ministry revised the figures upward. The death toll more than doubled, from five to 11, while the number of injured rose from 17 to 19.
All Injured Taken to Hospital
All 19 injured passengers were taken to hospital for medical treatment. No details have yet been released about their condition.
Cause of the Iran Bus Accident Still Unknown
Authorities have not yet said what caused the bus to overturn on the Dasht Abbas–Murmuri road. Further details are expected as officials look into the incident.
The tragedy in Ilam province has left families mourning, and Iranian authorities are expected to give more information on the victims and the cause of the crash in the coming hours.
