International Desk : Sixty-six people were killed in a road accident in southern Ethiopia, according to the local health authority on Sunday.

Sidama state, located about 300 km south of the capital Addis Ababa, is the site of the tragedy.

The Sidama regional health bureau said on Facebook that “a car accident has claimed the lives of 66 people so far”, without giving further details.

The incident occurred at Gelana bridge in Bona Zuria Woreda, according to the bureau.

“Four injured passengers are receiving medical treatment at the Bona general hospital,” it added.

Blurred images shared by the health bureau showed a mass of people surrounding a vehicle, partially submerged in water, with many seemingly attempting to help pull it from the waters.

Other images shared by the bureau appeared to show bodies covered in blue tarpaulin, lying on the ground.

The bureau expressed its condolences to the victims of the crash, and said more information would be made available when it received it.

Source: The Guardian