12 killed, 16 injured as oil and gas worker bus overturns in Iran
The accident occurred on a road between Abdanan and Dehloran counties near the Iraqi border on Saturday night.
At least 12 people died and 16 others were injured after a bus carrying employees of a natural gas liquids (NGL) company overturned in Iran's western Ilam Province on Saturday, according to the Times of India reporting the state-run IRNA news agency.
The incident took place on the road connecting Abdanan and Dehloran counties near the Iraqi border.
Abdanan County Governor Behzad Nourmohammadi stated that 12 rescue teams consisting of 32 personnel were deployed to the site, alongside six ambulances and six support and rescue vehicles.
Nourmohammadi said the injured individuals were moved to hospitals in Abdanan, Dehloran, Dezful, and Ilam for medical care.
Authorities indicated the number of fatalities might increase as some of those injured are in serious condition.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
