Truck collision in Dukan leaves 13 injured, multiple vehicles damaged

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – In a harrowing incident today in Dukan district, a truck careened out of control, striking a total of 19 vehicles, resulting in severe injuries and extensive property damage.

Kurdistan24's correspondent, Aras Amin, reported on the grim aftermath of the collision, which unfolded on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Preliminary reports indicate that the collision left 13 individuals injured, while numerous vehicles suffered varying degrees of damage.

Shedding light on the sequence of events, Traffic Colonel Bahman Abdullah elucidated that the accident transpired due to the loss of control by a flatbed truck transporting a container from Sulaimani to Dukan.

The truck veered off course before reaching the checkpoint, initially colliding with two vehicles. Subsequently, it plowed into a cluster of other vehicles, compounding the scale of the catastrophe. The driver hails from Baghdad, identified as an Arab national.

Providing insights into the medical response, officials from Dukan health informed Kurdistan24 that twelve of the injured victims have been swiftly transported to the hospital.

Fortunately, the injuries sustained are reported to be minor, with no critical cases reported thus far. The medical team is actively engaged in managing the situation, with a particular focus on addressing the needs of women and children among the injured.

As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic incident, efforts are underway to ensure the swift recovery of the injured and the restoration of normalcy to the affected area.