8 killed, dozens injured in bus collision on Deir ez-Zor–Damascus highway

Eight people were killed and dozens more were injured in a preliminary toll after two passenger buses collided on the highway linking Deir ez-Zor with the Syrian capital, Damascus.

8 killed, dozens injured in bus collision on Deir ez-Zor–Damascus highway
25 July, 2026   13:38
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The crash occurred shortly ago on the Deir ez-Zor–Damascus highway, leaving eight people dead and dozens injured, according to initial reports.

Videos circulating online show one of the buses catching fire following the collision, causing a partial disruption to traffic on the highway.

Ambulance teams and Civil Defense crews rushed to the scene, transferring the injured and the victims to nearby hospitals.

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