In a tragic incident on Thursday, a bus overturned in northern Ethiopia, leaving 25 people dead. The accident occurred in the Dawunt district, located in the Amhara region.
Local authorities confirmed that the crash also resulted in 14 individuals suffering serious injuries. They are currently receiving medical attention at hospitals in Delanta and Dessie.
This deadly accident adds to the rising toll of road tragedies in Ethiopia, where the infrastructure remains poorly maintained. Road conditions are often a major contributing factor to these fatal incidents.
The country has witnessed a series of devastating accidents in recent months. In December, more than 70 lives were lost when a truck carrying a wedding party plunged into a river.
In another similar tragedy in September, a bus swerved off the road and fell into a river in southern Ethiopia, killing at least 28 people.
Ethiopian authorities continue to face the daunting challenge of improving road safety and preventing future accidents in a country plagued by inadequate infrastructure.