Syria Bus Collision Kills at Least 35
At least 35 people were killed and 30 others injured after two buses collided on a desert highway connecting Syria’s capital, Damascus, with the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor.
Syria Bus Collision Kills 35
The collision involved a civilian passenger bus and another bus carrying members of Syria’s Internal Security Forces. The accident occurred on Saturday along the Damascus–Deir ez-Zor highway in the eastern countryside of Homs.
Health authorities confirmed that 35 people had died, while approximately 30 others sustained injuries of varying severity. The casualty figures could change as emergency teams continue assessing the scene and treating survivors.
Officials did not immediately provide a breakdown of how many civilians and security personnel were among the dead and injured.
Emergency Operations Begin at Crash Site
Emergency services were deployed to the remote desert highway following the collision. Syrian military helicopters reportedly participated in the rescue operation, assisting with the evacuation of injured passengers from the crash site.
The wounded were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Authorities did not immediately release information about their conditions or identify the passengers involved.
Images and detailed accounts from the scene remained limited as rescue personnel worked to clear the damaged vehicles and recover victims.
Cause of Syria Bus Crash Unknown
The circumstances leading to the collision were not immediately known. Authorities had not confirmed whether excessive speed, poor visibility, mechanical failure or road conditions contributed to the accident.
An investigation is expected to examine the movement of both buses and determine whether traffic or safety violations were involved.
The Damascus–Deir ez-Zor road crosses long stretches of desert and serves as an important transport route between western and eastern Syria. The crash is among the country’s deadliest road accidents reported in recent years.
