Iran: Fuel Tanker Explodes in Massive Fireball After Crashing Into Bus, 11 Killed

At least 11 people have been killed and several others injured after a fuel tanker exploded following a major traffic accident on an intercity highway in western Iran, Iranian state media reported on Saturday. The incident occurred on the Sanandaj–Hamedan highway, connecting Kurdestan and Hamedan provinces. According to local officials, the fuel tanker suffered a mechanical failure in its braking system while traveling toward Mariwan. The driver lost control, resulting in a severe collision with a passenger bus and nearby commuter vehicles.

The impact triggered a massive fireball that quickly engulfed several surrounding vehicles. Emergency responder teams, including multiple firefighting units and Red Crescent personnel, were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the blaze and extricate victims. Iran: Massive Explosions Reported at Kharg Island as US-Israeli Strikes Target Tehran’s Energy Hub (Watch Video).

Babak Hodaei, head of emergency medical services at Kurdestan University of Medical Sciences, confirmed that rescue crews transferred seven injured individuals to Kowsar Hospital in Sanandaj for urgent treatment. Emergency operations and clearing efforts along the corridor continued as authorities managed traffic disruptions caused by the crash. Iran Explosion: Massive Blast, Fire Strikes Iranian Port City of Bandar Abbas, Injures at Least 281 People (See Pics and Videos).

Traffic accidents involving heavy commercial vehicles remain a critical public safety issue across Iran. Authorities attribute these recurring incidents to high volumes of transit traffic, challenging mountainous terrain, and aging commercial vehicle fleets. Local officials have initiated a formal investigation into the exact sequence of events leading to the crash.

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