Algeria Bus Accident leaves 18 dead and 9 injured after plunge into river
Tragic Algeria Bus Accident in Algiers claims 18 lives as rescue teams continue search
At least 18 people have died and nine others were injured in a tragic Algeria Bus Accident after a passenger bus skidded off a bridge and plunged into the Oued El Harrach river in Algiers on Friday, Aug 15.
Authorities confirmed the deadly Algeria Bus Accident took place around 5:46 p.m. local time. The Civil Protection Directorate reported that two passengers remain in critical condition but have been stabilized, while the deceased were transported to the hospital mortuary.
Rescue and Emergency Response
Lieutenant Nasim Bernawi, deputy director of statistics and information at Civil Protection, confirmed the death toll and said that emergency crews worked late into the night searching for additional victims of the Algeria Bus Accident.
Cause Under Investigation
The cause of the Algeria Bus Accident has not yet been determined. Officials stated that investigations are underway to understand how the bus lost control and fell into the river.
Public Reaction
The tragic Algeria Bus Accident has sparked mourning across the country, with condolences pouring in for the victims and their families. The government is expected to release further updates as the investigation progresses.
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