Tragic Accident in Ethiopia: 66 Killed as Truck Plunges into River

In Ethiopia, a devastating accident took place when a truck carrying people to a wedding plunged off a bridge into a river and resulted in the deaths of 66 people. Of those, 64 were killed at the scene and two died from their injuries in the hospital.
Incident Details
The truck, said to be old and in poor condition, lost balance as it crossed the bridge in a remote area. Locals disclosed that the region has experienced such accidents in the past due to poor infrastructure.
Rescue Delayed
The rescue efforts were delayed, which aggravated the situation. Many people who got injured could not receive prompt medical attention, which escalated the number of deaths. Some of the seriously injured ones were evacuated to bigger hospitals for better care.
This tragedy exposes some of the major weaknesses in Ethiopia's road safety and emergency services. A wedding party celebration turned out to be mourning, with serious questions for the nation's infrastructure and public safety measures.