1 month ago
Bus Crash Near Algiers Claims 25 Lives
A bus was driving from the city of Sétif to the capital, Algiers, when it slipped on the road in a place called El Karma.
The bus fell into a deep ditch and many people were hurt or killed.
At least 25 people died and 44 were injured.
The Algerian Civil Protection said the accident happened on Friday.
They are still looking for more details about why it happened.
At least 25 people died and 44 were injured in a bus crash near Algiers.
The bus was traveling from Sétif to Algiers when it skidded in El Karma, about 50 km from the capital.
The vehicle plunged into a deep ravine after losing control.
A provisional report was issued by the Algerian Civil Protection.
Further details are pending.
- Who
- Passengers on a bus and Algerian Civil Protection officials
- What
- A bus accident in which the vehicle plunged into a ravine
- Where
- El Karma, about 50 km from Algiers, Algeria
- When
- Friday
- Why
- The bus skidded and lost control; cause still under investigation
Key facts
- Fatalities
- 25+
- Injuries
- 44
- Location
- El Karma, 50 km from Algiers, Algeria
- Vehicle
- Bus
- Source
- Algerian Civil Protection provisional report
Sources
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