28 killed as bus carrying Pakistan pilgrims crashes in Iran: state media

A bus carrying 51 Pakistani Shiite Muslim pilgrims crashed and caught fire in central Iran, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 people. The accident occurred in the Yazd province as the pilgrims were traveling to Iraq for the Arbaeen commemoration, one of the largest events in the Shiite calendar. 23 others were injured, with some in critical condition, according to Iranian officials. AFP