35 Pakistani Pilgrims Killed in Tragic Bus Accident in Iran’s Yazd Province
At least 35 Pakistani pilgrims lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries after a bus carrying them overturned and caught fire near the Taftan-Dehshir checkpoint in Yazd, Iran.
According to Iranian media, the bus was carrying 53 passengers, mostly from Larkana, Ghotki, and other cities in Sindh. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday night when the bus overturned and ignited near the checkpoint in Yazd’s central province.
Iran’s state television reported, “A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims overturned and caught fire in front of the Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in Yazd.” The crisis management director general of Yazd province confirmed, “Unfortunately, 11 women and 17 men lost their lives in this accident. Seven of the injured are in critical condition, while six others have been discharged from the hospital.”
Pakistan’s consular services in Iran have been called to Yazd province to assist with the aftermath of the accident and to support the affected families.