A truck carrying migrants overturned in Ethiopia: 22 dead, 65 injured.

A truck carrying migrants overturned in Ethiopia: 22 dead, 65 injured.

07.01.2026 13:44

A truck carrying migrants overturned in the Afar region of Ethiopia, resulting in the deaths of 22 people and injuries to 65 others. While the injured were taken to the hospital, it was reported that the death toll could rise.

In the city of Samara in the Afar region of Ethiopia, a truck carrying migrants overturned yesterday around 11:00 local time. According to a statement from the Afar Regional Administration, it was reported that 22 people lost their lives and 65 others, 30 of whom are in serious condition, were injured as a result of the accident.

The truck carrying migrants overturned in Ethiopia: 22 dead, 65 injured
The truck carrying migrants overturned in Ethiopia: 22 dead, 65 injured

THERE ARE CONCERNS ABOUT THE INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF FATALITIES

While the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment, officials stated that the number of fatalities could increase.

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