How Did 3 People Die, Including a 1-Month-Old Baby, in a Two-Car Crash in İlam?

Three people, including a baby aged one month, died and five others were injured when two cars collided on the road linking Dehloran and Andimeshk in İlam province on 25 October 2026.

Key facts

• What: Two-car collision (road accident)
• Where: The Dehloran–Andimeshk road, İlam province, Iran
• Reported: 25 October 2026, via Rudaw
• Reported toll: 3 killed, 5 injured
• Status: Investigation under way — figures may change

What happened

Two passenger cars, a Saipa and a Peugeot, travelling on the highway connecting Dehloran and Andimeshk, collided for a reason not yet determined, according to İlam Emergency Director Mehdi Shabani. The force of the collision wrecked both vehicles.

The casualties

Officials said three people died at the scene, including a baby aged just one month. Five injured people were given first aid and then taken by ambulance to hospitals nearby. Shabani said the injured people were in a critical condition and were being treated in intensive care.

Emergency response

Many health and rescue teams were sent to the scene, and the injured were moved to surrounding hospitals for treatment.

What happens next

Officials have launched an investigation into the crash. The cause has not yet been determined, and further details are expected as the investigation continues.

Road safety in Iran: the numbers

Rudaw notes that crashes linked to inadequate infrastructure and ageing vehicle fleets in the region remain a concern. According to official data from the Iranian Forensic Medicine Organisation, 19,540 people died in traffic accidents across Iran and Rojhilat in the past year.

Frequently asked questions

How many people died in the İlam crash?

Three people died, including a baby aged one month, according to officials quoted by Rudaw.

How many people were injured?

Five people were injured. They were taken by ambulance to nearby hospitals and were reported to be in a critical condition in intensive care.

Where did the crash happen?

On the road connecting Dehloran and Andimeshk in İlam province, in the Rojhilat region of Iran.

What caused the crash?

The cause has not yet been determined. Officials have launched an investigation.

What vehicles were involved?

Two passenger cars, a Saipa and a Peugeot.