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11 Iraqi pilgrims killed including 10 women in traffic accident west of Iran

 11 Iraqi pilgrims killed including 10 women in traffic accident west of Iran

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(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – 11 Iraqis were killed, including 10 women, and 25 others injured in a traffic accident west of Iran.

The Iranian news agency (ISNA) said:” on Monday, 11 Iraqi pilgrims were killed, including 10 women and 25 injured in a traffic accident that took place west of Iran.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening while pilgrims returning from the Shiite city of Qom.

A police official attributed the incident to the fall of rain and the driver loste of control, adding that the bus’ wheels were old and smooth.

Many Iraqis are heading to the pilgrimage in Iran, especially in the holy Shiite cities of Qom and Mashhad.

 

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