Oran, Algeria – Nine individuals sustained injuries following a collision between two passenger buses in the Oran province. The incident occurred on Provincial Road 33, near the municipality of Messerghin, which falls under the Boutlelis district.
Civil Protection services responded to the scene at approximately 7:35 AM local time. Initial reports indicate that the collision resulted in varying degrees of injuries to the nine individuals involved. Emergency medical teams provided on-site treatment before transporting the injured to a local hospital for further care.
The Civil Protection agency deployed three ambulances and one rescue truck to manage the situation and facilitate the swift evacuation of the injured. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.
DZWatch will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. The safety of commuters remains a top priority, and we urge drivers to exercise caution on the roads.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and adherence to traffic regulations to prevent similar accidents in the future. Further details regarding the condition of the injured are expected to be released by hospital officials later today.
