At least 28 people have died after a bus plunged into a ravine in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, according to local authorities.
The accident occurred while the bus was travelling from Dessie to the capital city, Addis Ababa. Police confirmed that dozens of passengers were on board when the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into the ravine.
“So far, 28 people have lost their lives, while many others have sustained minor and serious injuries,” police said in a statement carried by regional state broadcaster Amhara Media Corporation.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene, with the injured taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Road accidents remain a major concern in Ethiopia due to poor driving standards, challenging road conditions and inadequate vehicle maintenance. In one of the country’s deadliest recent crashes, at least 71 people were killed in 2024 when a truck plunged into a river in the Sidama region.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the latest accident.
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