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Thirty-five killed, 30 injured in Syria bus collision

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A collision between two passenger buses on the Deir al-Zor-to-Damascus road in Syria resulted in 35 deaths and 30 injuries. The incident was reported by a health ministry official to the state news agency SANA on Saturday. This highlights the frequency of traffic accidents in the region due to road conditions and conflict-related factors.

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35 dead and 30 injured constitute a significant casualty event

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The information was provided by a health ministry official to state news agency SANA on Saturday.

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The information was provided by a health ministry official to state news agency SANA on Saturday.

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  • 35 dead and 30 injured constitute a significant casualty event
  • Need for emergency medical services and transportation for injured

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<p>July 25 - Thirty-five people were killed and 30 injured in a collision between two passenger buses on the Deir al-Zor-to-Damascus road, a health ministry official told state news agency SANA on Saturday.</p>

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The information was provided by a health ministry official to state news agency SANA on Saturday.

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Thirty-five people were killed in a collision between two passenger buses on the Deir al-Zor-to-Damascus road.

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Thirty people were injured in the collision.

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