Key facts
- A car struck a pro-government gathering in Mashhad, Iran, killing four people.
- More than 10 people were injured in the incident.
- The driver was arrested and described as not being in a normal state.
- Authorities are investigating the incident as a traffic accident.
A car traveling at high speed struck a gathering of supporters of Iran's government and armed forces in the northeastern city of Mashhad overnight, killing four people and injuring more than 10. According to Noor News, the vehicle first collided with another car, lost control, and then veered into the crowd after hitting safety barriers and traffic signs. The driver, who has been arrested, was reportedly not in a normal state, according to Mohsen Mousa-Abadi, head of Razavi Khorasan Province's traffic police. Authorities have described the incident as a traffic accident and stated there is no immediate indication of a political motive. The gathering was one of several events attended by supporters of the Islamic Republic and its armed forces.