Bus overturns in central Iran, killing 11 and injuring 24
A bus crash on the Saveh-Hamedan freeway in central Iran has resulted in 11 deaths and 24 injuries. Authorities attributed the accident to driver fatigue and drowsiness.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding Iran's high rate of traffic fatalities, often linked to infrastructure issues and safety regulation enforcement.
A passenger bus overturned in Iran, killing 11 people and injuring 24 others, state television reported on Saturday (September 26, 2026).
The crash occurred on the Saveh-Hamedan freeway in central Markazi province. Provincial traffic police said driver fatigue and drowsiness caused the crash.
Authorities did not immediately say where the bus was headed.
Iran has one of the world's worst traffic safety records. Crashes kill more than 17,000 people a year. Experts blame the high toll on unsafe vehicles, widespread disregard for traffic regulations and inadequate emergency services.
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