Tragedy on Iraqi Highways: Deadly Bus Crash Claims 21 Lives

A catastrophic bus crash near Nassiriya, Iraq, resulted in the deaths of 21 people and injuries to 19 more. The bus overturned and caught fire after the driver lost control. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has ordered an investigation into the incident. Accidents are frequent due to poor road conditions.

At least 21 Iraqis were killed and 19 others injured when a passenger bus crashed and caught fire near the southern city of Nassiriya on Sunday, police and health officials said.

The accident occurred after the driver lost control on a highway, causing the vehicle to overturn and burst into flames, according to the officials.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into the crash and directed authorities to submit a report on the circumstances. Most of the injured were in critical condition with severe burns, health officials confirmed. Poor road conditions and lax traffic enforcement contribute to frequent accidents in Iraq.