Bus Plunges into River in Algiers, Killing 18

Algiers, Algeria – Friday – Eighteen people were killed and nine others injured on Friday when a bus plunged from a bridge into a river in the Algerian capital, emergency services reported.

Incident Overview

Emergency teams quickly arrived at the scene to attend to the injured and recover the victims. Two of the nine injured passengers were reported to be in critical condition, requiring immediate medical attention.

Authorities have not yet provided information regarding the cause of the accident, and an investigation is ongoing to determine whether factors such as mechanical failure, driver error, or road conditions contributed to the tragedy.

The incident has raised concerns over road and bridge safety in the capital, particularly in densely populated districts like Mohammadia, and emphasises the need for enhanced transport safety measures to prevent similar disasters in the future.