Baghdad: A horrific traffic accident in Erbil has resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. A truck collided with several cars in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, on Wednesday after traveling at high speed in the wrong direction, resulting in fatalities and injuries, according to initial reports.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, two people were killed and four others were injured when the truck veered into oncoming traffic at high speed. The truck, loaded with gypsum, was traveling from the direction of Koya towards Erbil when it collided with at least nine cars, completely destroying some of them.

The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, especially regarding the enforcement of traffic regulations. Emergency services were quick to respond to the scene, providing necessary medical assistance to the injured and working to clear the debris from the accident site.

Local authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the crash, focusing on the truck’s speed and direction of travel. The accident has prompted calls from the public for improved traffic management and stricter control measures on heavy vehicles to prevent similar occurrences in the future.