Turkish bus accident leaves thirteen Iranians dead

Published September 18th, 2003 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Thirteen Iranians were killed and some 25 others wounded Thursday when their bus hurtled down a precipice in eastern Turkey, according to local security officials. 

 

A paramilitary police officer from Dogubeyazit town, near where the accident occurred told AFP that it appears the brakes of the vehicle failed. 

 

The Iranians were returning from a pilgrimage trip to Syria, he added. (Albawaba.com)

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