Masrour Barzani on Sunday expressed deep sorrow following a tragic traffic accident in Kirkuk that left several people dead and many others injured, directing authorities to provide immediate medical assistance to the victims.

In an official statement, the Prime Minister extended his “heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies” to the families of those who lost their lives, emphasizing that the government shares in their grief. He also wished a swift recovery to the injured and confirmed that the Ministry of Health, along with other relevant institutions, has been instructed to deliver all necessary medical support.

The statement came after a catastrophic incident on Sunday evening in Kirkuk, where multiple citizens lost their lives and at least 24 others were injured, including three members of the Peshmerga forces.

According to the sources, the crash caused extensive damage to several vehicles and resulted in multiple fatalities. The driver of the truck involved in the accident also died at the scene.

Preliminary reports indicate that the victims include one man, four women, and one child. The injured comprise 17 men, six women, and one child. One of the deceased was reportedly an employee of the Kurdistan Regional Government.