9 killed in Iran's worst car crash during Persian New Year, raising death toll to 585 since March 19.

9 people were killed in a car crash in northeastern Iran on Thursday, the worst single accident during the Persian New Year holiday season. 585 people have died on Iranian roads since March 19 to April 1, with poor road conditions, careless driving, and low-quality vehicles being blamed for the high death toll. The death count increased from 1,217 in the previous year's holiday season.