EL M’GHAIR, Algeria – A major traffic accident in El M’Ghair province has left 37 people injured, according to local authorities. The incident occurred early this morning on National Route 03, in the municipality of Oum Et Tiour, within the El M’Ghair district.
The accident involved a passenger bus traveling the Tlemcen-El Oued route. Preliminary reports indicate the bus veered off course and overturned at approximately 3:10 AM local time. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
Civil Protection services responded swiftly to the scene. Upon arrival, emergency responders found numerous passengers with varying degrees of injuries and shock. All 37 injured individuals received immediate medical attention at the site before being transported to the local hospital for further treatment.
To manage the emergency, Civil Protection deployed a significant response team, including five ambulances and two rescue trucks. The scale of the response reflects the severity of the accident and the need to provide prompt medical care to the injured.
Authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution on the roads, particularly during early morning hours when visibility may be reduced. An investigation into the precise circumstances surrounding the bus accident is underway, and further details will be released as they become available.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for continued vigilance to prevent future accidents. DZWatch will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the story develops.
