Greater than 70 folks died in a street accident that occurred yesterday, Sunday, in southern Ethiopia, based on a brand new tally introduced by the police, clarifying that the automobile carrying the victims fell right into a ravine.
The automobile, a truck, “fell into the ravine of the Gelana River,” legislation enforcement mentioned in an announcement late final night time, citing regional police chief Daniel Sankura.
Daniel Sankura clarified that 68 males and three girls died within the accident and a pair of different folks have been significantly injured.
The Shidama state well being service introduced yesterday through Fb that “a visitors accident has to date claimed the lives of 66 folks”, with out giving additional particulars. Sidama State is positioned roughly 300 kilometers south of the capital Addis Ababa.
Blurred pictures launched by the well being service present a number of folks round a automobile partially submerged in water.
Different pictures, launched by the identical company, present our bodies on the bottom coated with blue tarps.
The well being service expressed its condolences to the households of the victims and mentioned it might launch extra data when it has it.
Supply: RES-MPE
