Two buses collide in Syria, killing at least 35 people
Summary
Two buses collided on a highway in Syria, killing at least 35 people and injuring 30. The crash happened on an important road connecting eastern Syria to the capital, Damascus.Key Facts
- The accident took place on the Deir ez-Zor–Damascus road, between al-Sukhnah and Palmyra.
- One bus carried members of Syria’s Internal Security Forces; the other held civilians.
- Ambulances and helicopters were sent to help the injured and take them to Homs Military Hospital.
- The highway has bad safety conditions due to damaged infrastructure after Syria’s 14-year civil war.
- More than 2,000 road accidents were reported in Syria from January to September 2023.
- Road accidents are a leading cause of death in Syria, according to a government official.
- The crash occurred on a Saturday.
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