28 die in road accident in southern Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA: A total of 28 people were killed and 19 others injured in a traffic accident in southern Ethiopia, local media reported on Wednesday.

The deadly accident happened when a bus traveling from Wolaita Sodo to Dawro Zone overturned on Wednesday afternoon, local media reported, citing officials.

The injured are currently receiving intensive medical treatment in nearby healthcare institutions, said the police, warning that the death toll may increase.

Despite a low per capita car ownership rate, deadly traffic accidents are relatively common in Ethiopia due to poor road conditions, reckless driving, a flawed driving license issuance system, and lax enforcement of safety regulations.

-Xinhua