Aflou, Algeria – A tragic traffic accident in the Aflou district has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident, which occurred earlier today, has claimed the lives of five individuals and left nine others injured, according to medical sources at the Yahia Abdelkader Public Hospital.
The accident involved a violent collision between a utility vehicle and a public transport vehicle on National Route 23, within the municipality and district of Aflou, Laghouat province. The impact caused significant casualties and triggered a rapid response from emergency services.
Civil Protection units swiftly arrived at the scene to provide immediate assistance to the injured. Paramedics transported the wounded to the hospital for urgent medical treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been transferred to the morgue. Hospital personnel are utilizing all available medical resources to care for the injured.
Law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the accident. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety. Authorities are renewing their appeal to all road users to strictly adhere to traffic regulations and avoid excessive speed, particularly on busy national highways.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available. The accident has prompted renewed calls for increased road safety awareness and enforcement to prevent future tragedies.
