At least 11 people were killed after a fuel tanker caught fire on the Hamadan-Sanandaj road in Iran’s Kurdistan Province.
IRNA reported on Saturday, September 5, that after the tanker caught fire, the flames spread to nearby vehicles.
According to the report, 11 people were killed and several others were injured in the incident.
Rescue operations were carried out at the scene, while investigations into the exact cause of the incident are ongoing.
Traffic accidents in Iran, particularly on major highways and heavily traveled roads, have caused significant casualties in recent years.
