At least 35 killed in severe two-bus collision in Syria
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- The crash sparked a fire that was extinguished by civil defense teams.
- Military helicopters were deployed to evacuate the dead and injured.
- Health authorities declared a medical emergency in Deir ez-Zor.
At least 35 people died and 30 others were injured in an initial toll following a catastrophic collision between two passenger buses on the Damascus–Deir ez-Zor highway on Saturday.
Syrian state media reported that the head-on crash took place in the desert expanse between the towns of Al-Sukhnah and Palmyra in eastern Homs province.
The collision triggered a fire across the vehicles, prompting emergency responders to extract victims from the wreckage.
Emergency Response, Military Evacuation Operations
Syria's Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management confirmed that response teams from Palmyra and Deir ez-Zor rushed to the scene to extinguish the blaze and provide first aid.
To expedite rescue operations in the remote desert stretch, the Syrian Ministry of Defense dispatched military helicopters to assist emergency crews in airlifting critical injuries and casualties.
Health officials in the region declared a full medical mobilization across nearby facilities.
Emergency and Disaster Management officials in Deir ez-Zor confirmed that dozens of wounded individuals were transferred directly to Palmyra National Hospital as search and recovery efforts continued at the site.
