Passenger bus overturns in Algeria; at least 25 killed, 44 injured
At least 25 people were killed and 44 injured after a passenger bus overturned in Algeria's Boumerdès governorate. Emergency services are currently transporting the injured to local hospitals.
Why it matters
This tragic accident underscores significant road safety concerns and the need for improved transportation infrastructure in the region.
At least 25 people were killed and 44 injured on Friday (July 31, 2026), after a passenger bus overturned in Algeria's Boumerdès governorate, the Civil Protection agency said.
The Civil Protection agency said the injured were being evacuated to nearby hospitals.
Ennahar TV reported that Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived at the University Hospital of Boumerdès where some of those injured had been taken.
Algeria / road accident / accident (general) / hospital and clinic
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