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Iran fuel tanker explosion in Sanandaj
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A fuel tanker explosion on a the highway connecting Sanandaj with Hamedan in western Iran, near Sanandaj, Iran has resulted in at least 11 deaths and seven injuries. The incident was reportedly triggered by occurred near a mechanical brake failure that caused police checkpoint, where security footage captured the heavy vehicle to lose control. Security footage showed the tanker traveling at high speed before losing control, striking a private car and a cargo truck before overturning, creating overturning. The collision triggered a massive fireball near that engulfed the area. While a mechanical brake failure has been suggested as a possible cause, local traffic police station. The accident has prompted discussions regarding official Ahmad Karmiasad stated that the necessity exact cause remains under investigation. The intensity of rigorous mechanical maintenance and safety protocols the fire reportedly made it difficult for vehicles transporting hazardous materials. emergency responders to identify some of the victims. The seven injured individuals were transported to a medical center in Sanandaj. In response to the tragedy, the Kurdistan provincial government has declared two days of official mourning.
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- 2026-09-11 14:56 UTC Iran fuel tanker explosion in Sanandaj
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