28 persons die in Ethiopia bus accident
At least 28 people were killed and 19 injured after a bus plunged into a river in southern Ethiopia’s Wolaita region. Rescue efforts are ongoing as the cause remains unclear.
At least 28 people tragically lost their lives, and 19 others sustained severe injuries after a bus veered off the road and plunged into a river in southern Ethiopia on Wednesday, according to local authorities. The devastating accident took place in the Wolaita region, located roughly 400 kilometers (250 miles) from Addis Ababa.
Local officials reported that the bus, which had swerved down a steep embankment, suffered extensive damage, with the roof torn off upon impact. Search and rescue teams rushed to the scene, though the exact number of passengers aboard remains unclear as efforts to recover more victims continue.
Disturbing images shared on social media captured the aftermath, showing the heavily damaged bus submerged in the river. Authorities are yet to determine the exact cause of the crash, but the heartbreaking scene has gripped the nation as rescue teams work tirelessly to find survivors and retrieve those who perished in the tragic incident.
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