More than 60 people dead after road accident in southern Ethiopia Incident at Gelan bridge in Bona Zuria Woreda ‘claimed lives of 66 people so far’, says Sidama health bureau.
The Sidama regional health bureau said on Facebook that “a car accident has claimed the lives of 66 people so far”, without giving further details.
Blurred images shared by the health bureau showed a mass of people surrounding a vehicle, partially submerged in water, with many seemingly attempting to help pull it from the waters.
More than 60 people have died after a road accident in southern Ethiopia, the local health authority said on Sunday.
The incident occurred at Gelana bridge in Bona Zuria Woreda, according to the bureau.