Beni Abbes, Algeria – The Minister of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transportation, Said Saayoud, accompanied by the Minister of Health, Mohamed Essedik Ait Messoudene, traveled to Beni Abbes today to oversee the response to a devastating traffic accident. The visit, which took place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, comes at the behest of the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
The ministers are assessing the ongoing efforts to provide care and support to the victims of the accident, which occurred earlier today on National Route 50, heading towards Bechar, within the municipality of Tabelbala. The accident has prompted a large-scale response from local authorities and medical personnel.
The focus of the ministerial visit is to ensure that all necessary resources are being deployed to assist those affected by the tragedy. This includes evaluating the adequacy of medical facilities, coordinating support services for families, and assessing the overall effectiveness of the emergency response.
DZWatch will continue to provide updates on this developing situation as more information becomes available. The visit underscores the government’s commitment to providing immediate assistance and long-term support to communities affected by such incidents. The ministers are expected to remain in Beni Abbes for several hours, meeting with local officials and visiting the injured in hospitals.
The accident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for continued efforts to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
