Bus Crash in Iran Claims Lives of 35 Pakistani Pilgrims

News Desk 

Islamabad: A tragic accident involving a bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims has occurred in Yazd, Iran, resulting in the deaths of 35 individuals.

According to Iranian media, the bus overturned in front of the Dashir Taftan checkpoint and subsequently caught fire.

There were 53 pilgrims on board, with 15 reported as injured. Rescue teams are actively working to remove the deceased and injured from the bus, and an emergency has been declared at local hospitals.

Maulana Qamar Abbas Naqvi has confirmed that all the injured have been transported to the hospital.

The bus, which departed from Larkana, had a total of 50 passengers, including 14 women. The deceased are reported to be from Larkana.