Event Brief
Bus crash and fire near Nassiriya kills at least 21
Filed: Jun 07, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
Summary: A passenger bus crashed and caught fire near Nassiriya, killing at least 21 Iraqis and injuring 19.
WHO: Passenger bus driver; Iraqi police and health officials
WHAT: A passenger bus crashed and overturned, then caught fire; 21 people died and 19 were injured.
WHEN: Jun 07, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
WHERE: Near Nassiriya, Iraq
WHY: The driver lost control of the bus, causing it to overturn and burst into flames.
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