Key facts
- A passenger bus crashed and caught fire near Nassiriya, Iraq.
- At least 21 people were killed and 19 injured in the accident.
- Most of the injured are in critical condition with severe burns.
- The cause of the crash is under investigation.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has ordered an investigation into the incident.
At least 21 Iraqis were killed and 19 others injured when a passenger bus crashed and caught fire near the southern city of Nassiriya on Sunday. The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the bus on a highway, causing the vehicle to overturn and burst into flames. Most of the injured were reported to be in critical condition with severe burns. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into the causes of the crash and directed authorities to submit a report on the circumstances surrounding the accident. Road accidents are common in Iraq due to speeding, poor road conditions, and inadequate enforcement of traffic regulations.