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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
ALGIERS, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) — At least 18 people were killed and nine others injured in a road accident in eastern Algeria on Friday, the country's civil defense service said.
The accident reportedly occurred at around 5:45 p.m. A passenger bus fell into the river from a bridge in El Harrash. Two injured people are in critical condition.
The injured were taken to a local hospital, and the bodies of the dead were transported to the morgue. 25 ambulances, 16 divers and four semi-rigid boats were sent to the scene.
Videos posted on social media showed people wading into the water to pull victims from the partially submerged bus before rescuers arrived. Officials warned the death toll could rise as operations continued.
According to official figures, up to 4,000 people die in road accidents in Algeria every year. The National Road Safety Agency attributes 91 percent of accidents to human error, particularly driver fatigue and failure to comply with traffic rules. The poor condition of roads and vehicles, as well as environmental factors, also contribute to the high number of accidents. –0–
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