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Algeria bus accident: at least 18 dead after vehicle falls from bridge
At least 18 people were killed and nine others injured after a bus plunged into a river in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, on Friday, authorities reported. The incident occurred in Mohammadia, near the El Harrach river, when the vehicle reportedly slipped off a bridge.
Civil protection services responded in the late afternoon, rescuing the injured. According to initial reports, two of the injured are in critical condition. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing.
The tragedy highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and infrastructure in Algeria, particularly in areas with bridges and rivers where accidents can have deadly consequences.