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German tourist bus accident in Iran kills two: media

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German tourist bus accident in Iran kills two: media
The bus driver lost control about 20 kilometres outside of the ancient ruins of Persepolis. Photo: dbujarin/Depo"

A minibus carrying German tourists overturned in south Iran on Monday, leaving two dead and at least 17 injured, Iranian media reported.

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One of the tourists in critical condition was transferred to hospital in Shiraz by helicopter, Mizan Online website reported, quoting the head of Iran's emergency services.
 
Some 10 ambulances and a bus were dispatched to the scene to ferry the others to hospital, it said.
 
State news agency IRNA said two Iranians, the driver and a tour guide, were among the injured.
 
The bus driver had lost control due to high speed on a rainy road between Shiraz and Saadat Shahr, a small town about 20 kilometres from the ancient ruins of Persepolis.

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