At least 71 people tragically lost their lives in southern Ethiopia on Sunday when a lorry transporting wedding guests plunged into a river following a missing bridge incident, according to local officials. The vehicle, moving through Sidama state, reportedly was overloaded, contributing to the fatal mishap. Wosenyeleh Simion, a local authority, noted that the majority of passengers were attendees of a wedding party.
Tragic Lorry Accident in Ethiopia Claims 71 Lives
Tragic Lorry Accident in Ethiopia Claims 71 Lives
A devastating accident in southern Ethiopia leaves numerous wedding guests dead after a lorry falls into a river.
Emergency response teams and the Sidama Police Commission are investigating the details surrounding the incident, as societal concern grows over the high number of road accidents in the country. Recent statistics indicate that Ethiopia witnesses thousands of fatalities each year due to traffic-related incidents, primarily attributed to over-speeding and noncompliance with traffic regulations.
Photos shared on social media by the Sidama Regional Health Bureau depict the aftermath, showing emergency responders attempting to retrieve the damaged vehicle from the river. Additional images reveal covered bodies at the accident site, deepening the tragedy of the event.
The Ethiopian government continues to face pressure to improve road safety measures to curb the high rates of deadly traffic accidents that plague the nation.
Photos shared on social media by the Sidama Regional Health Bureau depict the aftermath, showing emergency responders attempting to retrieve the damaged vehicle from the river. Additional images reveal covered bodies at the accident site, deepening the tragedy of the event.
The Ethiopian government continues to face pressure to improve road safety measures to curb the high rates of deadly traffic accidents that plague the nation.
