At least 25 killed in Algeria bus crash as prime minister visits injured
At least 25 people have been killed in a bus crash in Algeria, according to BBC News. Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited a hospital where some of the injured were being treated, as BBC News reported.
The accident ranks among the deadliest road incidents reported in the North African country in recent years. Details about the location, the route the bus was travelling or the cause of the crash have not been disclosed in the initial reporting. As is standard in such cases, authorities are expected to open an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the collision.
Algeria, the largest country in Africa by land area, has an extensive road network that spans Saharan desert terrain, mountainous regions and densely populated coastal cities. Long-distance bus travel is a common mode of transport for Algerians, connecting major urban centres such as Algiers, Oran and Constantine. Coach services carry thousands of passengers daily, and road traffic accidents remain a recurring concern across the country, where high-speed highways, older secondary roads and mixed traffic conditions can contribute to serious collisions.
Prime Minister Ghrieb’s visit to the hospital signalled the government’s recognition of the scale of the tragedy. In Algeria, the prime minister is appointed by the president and heads the government, overseeing the Council of Ministers and the day-to-day administration of the state under President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Further information about the victims and the circumstances of the crash is expected to emerge as the investigation progresses and officials provide additional updates.
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