Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: An accident of great magnitude took place in a forgotten area of Ethiopia on Sunday when a passenger truck that lost balance plunged into a river from the bridge, and the unfortunate incident claimed the lives of at least 66 people. The projections suggest that 64 of the victims were found lifeless in the spot, and the remnants were either two who were deceased in the hospital due to their injuries.
It was a disaster with the passengers who took the journey to a wedding ceremony. An observer had set down the details, which said that the truck was an old model and was lacking in the proper maintenance, which was basically it losing its balance while making its way over the bridge. The villagers mentioned that this location has been the site of several accidents in the past.
The rescue mission was hampered by delays and therefore was the last straw, which, in addition to the death toll dynamics, was the main factor in all this. The injured ones were not given any help right away, and those who are severely wounded have been taken to big hospitals for treatment. People have raised their voices about the bridge and the roads surrounding it being in bad condition, and they also mentioned in the past to the authorities that such problems are worthy of salvation, but no action was taken.
This case demonstrates grave shortcomings in Ethiopia’s road safety rules and emergency services. It is the pain of the families affected and the entire community. Instead of celebrating life during the wedding, people ended up crying, the incident which brought to mind issues of road safety and infrastructure doubts in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is a country that has no sea access in the East African region and is the second most populous country in Africa, with its capital, Addis Ababa. The country is full of various industries that are serving farmers, yet the political instability and tribal fights have been the main issues in the development process in the previous years.
Kicking off reforms after 2018 was the main agenda, but, notwithstanding the regional conflicts and humanitarian crises, advancements are still being thwarted.
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