A devastating collision between two passenger buses in Syria’s central-eastern desert region has resulted in at least 35 deaths and 30 injuries. The crash occurred on the Damascus-Deir Ezzor road on Saturday, according to state media reports. One of the buses was reportedly carrying members of the internal security forces, though the exact number of casualties from each bus remains unconfirmed. The Syrian health ministry released the casualty numbers via the SANA news agency. The interior ministry confirmed the involvement of both a security forces bus and a civilian bus in the incident. This represents a significant loss of life and highlights ongoing safety concerns on Syrian roadways.