Fuel tanker blast on Hamedan-Sanandaj highway kills ten, injures six
A fuel tanker exploded after a brake failure on the Hamedan-Sanandaj Highway in western Iran, killing ten people and wounding six.
The tanker, traveling the Hamedan-Sanandaj route, suffered a braking system fault that led to a collision and subsequent explosion. Emergency crews contained the resulting fire. The governor of Sanandaj reported ten fatalities and six injuries. No further casualties were reported.
Why it matters
The accident highlights road safety risks and emergency response challenges in Iran's western region.
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