28 Killed as Bus Plunges Into Ravine in Ethiopia's Amhara Region

At least 28 people were killed and several others injured after a bus travelling from Dessie to Addis Ababa plunged into a ravine in Ethiopia's Amhara region. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which is the latest in a series of deadly road accidents in the country.

At least 28 people have been confirmed dead after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Ethiopia's Amhara region, according to police reports cited by the state-run Amhara Media Corporation on Monday.
The tragic accident occurred while the bus was travelling from the city of Dessie to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. Authorities said the vehicle veered off the road and fell into a deep ravine, resulting in significant casualties.
Police officials reported that 28 people lost their lives in the crash, while many other passengers sustained injuries ranging from minor wounds to severe trauma. Emergency responders and local authorities rushed to the scene to rescue survivors and transport the injured to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
The exact cause of the accident has not yet been officially disclosed, and investigations are expected to determine whether factors such as speeding, mechanical failure, road conditions, or driver error contributed to the crash.
Road accidents remain a major concern in Ethiopia, where poor road safety standards, inadequate vehicle maintenance, and risky driving practices continue to contribute to fatal incidents. Authorities have repeatedly warned about the dangers posed by the country's challenging terrain, including steep slopes, winding roads, and deep valleys.
Local traffic police departments and regional government spokespersons have consistently pointed to a combination of difficult topography and driver negligence as key factors behind many of the country's deadliest road crashes.
The latest tragedy adds to a series of serious road accidents reported across Ethiopia in recent years. On February 11, 2025, at least 26 people were killed and 45 others injured in a crash in the Oromia region, according to local media reports.
In another devastating incident in 2024, at least 71 people lost their lives in the southern Sidama region when a truck carrying passengers plunged into a river, one of the deadliest road accidents recorded in the country in recent years.
The recurring loss of life on Ethiopian roads has intensified calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, improved vehicle inspections, better driver training, and investments in road safety infrastructure to prevent future tragedies.