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Bus Collision in Syria Kills 35, Health Ministry Says

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A bus collision in central Syria has resulted in 35 fatalities, according to the country's Health Ministry. The crash occurred on a highway when a civilian bus collided with a bus carrying members of the Syrian security forces. The incident underscores the dangerous conditions on Syrian roads amidst the ongoing conflict.

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Why it matters

The bus that caused the collision was carrying members of the Syrian security forces, a state entity.

Evidence

The accident happened on a highway in the center of Syria.

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The collision involved a civilian bus and a bus carrying members of the Syrian security forces.

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  • The bus that caused the collision was carrying members of the Syrian security forces, a state entity.
  • The accident resulted in 35 deaths, highlighting potential risks from security force movements.

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The accident occurred when a civilian bus collided with another carrying members of the Syrian security forces on a highway in the center of the country.

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The collision involved a civilian bus and a bus carrying members of the Syrian security forces.

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The accident happened on a highway in the center of Syria.

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