Guelma, Algeria – A major traffic incident occurred today in the Guelma province, resulting in injuries to thirteen individuals. The accident involved a truck and fourteen other vehicles in a chain-reaction collision.
According to local authorities, the incident took place on National Route 16, a key road connecting Souk Ahras and Annaba. The location of the pile-up was within the municipality of Medjez Sfa and the district of Bouchegouf.
Civil Protection units responded to the scene at approximately 13:12 local time. Emergency responders found a chaotic scene involving a large number of damaged vehicles spread across a considerable section of the highway. Initial reports suggest a truck was involved in the initial impact, leading to a domino effect that impacted the other vehicles.
Of the thirteen injured, one individual is reported to be in critical condition. All injured parties received on-site medical assistance before being transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The nature of the other injuries ranged from minor to moderate, according to medical personnel at the scene.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Preliminary findings suggest that adverse weather conditions or driver error might have been contributing factors. The investigation aims to clarify the circumstances leading to the initial collision and to establish responsibility.
The accident caused significant traffic delays on National Route 16, disrupting travel between Souk Ahras and Annaba. Traffic management teams worked to clear the roadway and restore normal traffic flow. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes where possible.
DZWatch will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
