17.05.2026 11:11
In Bushehr province, Iran, 8 people died and many were injured when a passenger bus overturned in Bandar Kangan. The bus, traveling from Asaluyeh to Kangan, reportedly went out of control and overturned near the Siraf Bridge. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals, and an investigation into the cause of the accident has been launched.
8 people lost their lives and many were injured when a passenger bus overturned in Iran's Bushehr province.
The accident occurred in the city of Bandar Kengan, in Bushehr province. According to Iran's state television, the passenger bus traveling on the Asalouyeh-Kengan route lost control and overturned near the Siraf Bridge.
MANY INJURED
Initial reports indicate that 8 people died in the accident, and many were injured. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals after receiving first aid at the scene.
Authorities stated that investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS ARE COMMON IN THE COUNTRY
It is reported that approximately 20,000 people die in traffic accidents in Iran every year. Experts state that speeding, fatigued driving, and improper overtaking are among the main causes of accidents.