Karbala: The head of Karbala Provincial Council, Qasim Ali Al-Yasari, confirmed that rescue efforts in Karbala Al-Atishi Bridge accident are continuing at an accelerated pace, with eight citizens rescued so far.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, during his visit to the accident site, Al-Yasari stated that the Provincial Council will launch an urgent investigation into the company constructing the bridge, and that all those responsible will be brought to justice without any leniency. He elaborated that the council is continuing to follow up on the details of the accident until all its circumstances are revealed and to ensure that it does not recur.