A fuel tanker explosion in west Iran kills 11 and injures 7
Summary
A fuel tanker exploded in western Iran near the city of Sanandaj, killing 11 people and injuring 7. The accident happened after the tanker hit other vehicles and caught fire, reportedly due to faulty brakes.Key Facts
- The explosion occurred near a traffic police station close to Sanandaj, about 400 km west of Tehran.
- Eleven people died and seven were injured in the incident.
- The tanker hit other cars before bursting into flames.
- The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
- Officials said the explosion was caused by a faulty brake system on the tanker.
- In 2018, a similar accident in the same area killed 15 people and injured four.
- Iran has over 17,000 road death cases every year.
- Experts say unsafe vehicles, ignoring traffic rules, and weak emergency services contribute to many road deaths.
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