ISLAMABAD: At least 28 Pakistani Shia pilgrims have been killed and 23 injured after their bus, on its way to Iraq, overturned on Tuesday night in central Iran, Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran, Muddasir Tipu, said on Wednesday.
They were on their way to Karbala in Iraq to take part in the ‘Arbaeen’ pilgrimage, which is held every year to commemorate the death of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.
The accident, Iran’s state media reported, was caused by a technical defect in the vehicle’s braking system. The passengers, Pakistani officials said, belonged to Larkana, Ghotki, Khairpur and other cities of southern Sindh province.
“Eleven women and 17 men lost their lives in this accident. Seven of the injured people are in critical condition and six injured people have now left the hospital,” an official said.
They were on their way to Karbala in Iraq to take part in the ‘Arbaeen’ pilgrimage, which is held every year to commemorate the death of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.
The accident, Iran’s state media reported, was caused by a technical defect in the vehicle’s braking system. The passengers, Pakistani officials said, belonged to Larkana, Ghotki, Khairpur and other cities of southern Sindh province.
“Eleven women and 17 men lost their lives in this accident. Seven of the injured people are in critical condition and six injured people have now left the hospital,” an official said.