Two buses collide in Syria, killing at least 35 people
A collision between two buses in Syria has resulted in at least 35 deaths and 30 injuries. The accident occurred on a major highway known for poor safety standards following years of civil conflict.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing degradation of critical infrastructure in Syria and the human cost of the country's instability.
One of the buses was carrying members of the Internal Security Forces, while the other was transporting civilians.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info The crash happened between al-Sukhnah and Palmyra [Al Jazeera] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 25 Jul 2026 25 Jul 2026 Two buses have collided in Syria, killing at least 35 people and injuring 30 others.
The crash happened on Saturday on the Deir Az Zor–Damascus road, a crucial highway stretching more than 400km (249 miles) that connects eastern Syria to the capital.
The accident occurred between al-Sukhnah and Palmyra.
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