Sanandaj, Iran – Ten people were killed and six others injured on Saturday following a fuel tanker explosion on a highway in western Iran after the vehicle was involved in a traffic accident, according to official Iranian media cited by Reuters.
Brake System Failure
Iranian media reported that the governor of Sanandaj explained the oil tanker was traveling on the Hamadan-Sanandaj highway when it was involved in a road accident, noting that the cause was traced to a technical failure in the brake system. The incident led to a fire in the fuel tanker before the explosion caused fatalities and injuries, sparking an emergency response to manage the aftermath on the highway.
Fire Brought Under Control
The governor of Sanandaj confirmed that emergency response teams managed to bring the fire under control following the accident, while the injured were treated and transferred to receive necessary medical care. According to figures reported by Iranian media, the accident resulted in 10 deaths and 6 injuries, without providing additional details regarding victim identities or the severity of injuries.
Investigation Into Circumstances
The incident took place on the Hamadan-Sanandaj highway in western Iran after the fuel tanker lost control due to a brake system failure, according to the account released by the city governor. Transmitted reports did not specify what measures authorities will take to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, while concerned agencies continue to handle its aftermath following the fire’s containment.
