On Friday, July 31st, a bus crashed into a valley near the Algerian capital, Algiers, causing at least 25 people to lose their lives and dozens to be injured.
According to a preliminary report released by the Algerian Civil Defense Department, this accident resulted in at least 25 deaths and 44 injuries.
Local officials stated that the accident occurred near the coastal town of Boumerdes in eastern Algiers. The bus was carrying passengers from Sétif to the capital when it lost control and skidded off the road into a deep valley in the El Karma area of the Oran Province, about 30 miles from Algiers.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene upon receiving the distress call, and a fleet of ambulances transported the injured individuals to nearby hospitals for treatment in quick succession.
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb also visited the accident site to show support for the ongoing rescue efforts.
Algeria’s state television reported that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has declared a national mourning period of three days in response to the tragedy.
It’s worth noting that a similar accident occurred in the Algerian capital in August last year when a public bus crashed through a bridge guardrail and plunged into a sewage discharge canal, resulting in 18 fatalities and 21 injuries.
This tragic event serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance among both drivers and authorities to prevent such devastating incidents from reoccurring.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those affected by this terrible accident. Our thoughts are with the victims, and we wish a swift recovery to those injured in the crash.
(This article is based on reports from the Associated Press)