A devastating road accident in southern Ethiopia has claimed the lives of at least 66 people, according to local health authorities. The incident occurred on Sunday in Sidama state, approximately 300km south of Addis Ababa, the country’s capital.
The Sidama regional health bureau reported that a car accident took place at Gelana bridge in Bona Zuria Woreda and said four injured passengers are receiving medical treatment at the local hospital.
Disturbing images shared by the bureau showed a mass of people surrounding a vehicle partially submerged in water, with some attempting to help pull it from the waters. The health bureau also shared images of bodies covered in blue tarpaulin, lying on the ground.
The authority expressed its condolences to the victims and families affected by the crash, stating that more information would be made available as soon as possible.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/29/more-than-60-people-dead-after-road-accident-in-southern-ethiopia