Iraq: Nine Killed and Several Injured in Collision on the Pilgrims' Route
The Iraqi province of Basra experienced a hit-and-run incident early Thursday morning that resulted in the death of nine people and injuries to twelve others. The accident occurred after a driver under the influence of alcohol lost control of his "Tahoe" vehicle on the road used by visitors heading to Karbala. The incident took place in the early hours of the morning on a road in the Hawra area. The driver was apprehended, and the bodies of the victims were transported to the hospital. The province announced a three-day mourning period for the victims of the incident, which comes a month after a similar accident that claimed the lives of more than 25 people. Reports indicate that driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the leading causes of traffic accidents in Iraq, which record thousands of cases annually due to violations of laws and the poor infrastructure of roads. Authorities are working to improve surveillance systems and develop roads to reduce these accidents.
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