A bus accident in central Iran has resulted in the death of at least 28 Shiite pilgrims traveling from Pakistan to Iraq, according to local officials.
The crash occurred late Tuesday night in Yazd province, as reported by Mohammad Ali Malekzadeh, a local emergency services official.
The vehicle was transporting 51 pilgrims en route to Iraq for Arbaeen, a significant Shiite observance commemorating the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. The event draws millions to Karbala each year.
The crash left another 23 people injured, with 14 suffering serious injuries.
The cause of the accident has not been determined.
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