Syria Interior Ministry confirms 35 deaths in eastern bus collision
The Syrian Interior Ministry has verified the casualty figures following a fatal accident on the route between Damascus and Deir al-Zour, noting that one vehicle was transporting members of a state-linked group.
At least 35 people have been killed and 30 others injured following a collision between two buses on a highway in eastern Syria, the Interior Ministry confirmed. The incident occurred on Saturday on the route connecting the capital, Damascus, with Deir al-Zour province, prompting a significant emergency response involving military assets.
The Ministry verified the casualty toll and noted that one of the buses was transporting members of a specific group, although the source text cuts off before fully identifying the passengers. The involvement of military assets in the emergency response underscores the scale of the operation required to manage the scene.
Initial reports from Al Jazeera cited the death toll but did not initially specify the number of injured. The retrieved context confirms 30 additional injuries, bringing the total number of casualties to 65. The exact time of the collision on Saturday was not specified, nor was the cause of the accident detailed in the available reporting.
The highway corridor between Damascus and Deir al-Zour is a critical transport link, and accidents in this region have historically drawn significant attention. The deployment of military resources for this emergency response highlights the strategic importance of maintaining infrastructure stability in the area.
The Syrian Interior Ministry’s confirmation of the figures provides an official baseline for the disaster, though the incomplete nature of the passenger details leaves uncertainty regarding the specific personnel involved. Further details on the cause of the collision and the identity of the transported group are expected as investigations proceed.
