A fuel tanker explosion in western Iran killed 11 people and injured seven others, state media reported. The tanker collided with vehicles before catching fire near a traffic police station close to Sanandaj on Saturday. IRNA said a faulty brake system caused the crash, with injured victims hospitalised. The incident revived concerns over Iran’s road safety record.
A fuel tanker exploded in western Iran, killing 11 people and injuring seven others, according to state media.
Tanker Collides With Cars
Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported late on Saturday that the tanker collided with other vehicles before catching fire near a traffic police station close to the Kurdish city of Sanandaj.
The city is about 400 km west of the Iranian capital, Tehran.
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