Event record OXUZ-2026-07-25-0197

At Least 35 Killed in Bus Collision on Syria’s Deir Ezzor-Damascus Road

Syria26 outletsvia Anadolu Agencyfirst observed July 25, 2026 at 11:20 AM UTCcorroborated July 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM UTCMethodology

At least 35 people were killed and 30 injured in a collision between two passenger buses on the Deir al-Zor-Damascus highway in central Syria, according to Reuters and others. The accident occurred when a civilian bus collided with another carrying members of the Syrian security forces, The New York Times reports. The crash happened on the Damascus-Deir ez-Zor highway in eastern Homs province, between Al-Sukhnah and the area, Times Kuwait reports, citing Syrian state media. The death toll rose as rescue efforts continued, Hindustan Times reports, citing state media. The Syrian Health Ministry confirmed the figures, according to U.S. News and Anadolu Agency.

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