Tragedy strikes as bus carrying football fans overturns in Algeria, resulting in one fatality and 23 injuries
In a devastating incident on Friday, a bus carrying supporters of the Algerian football club, Chabab Aïn Temouchent, competing in the Algerian Second Division, overturned, resulting in one person losing their life, while 23 others sustained injuries.
The Algerian Civil Defense revealed the intervention of its forces in the early hours of Friday following a bus deviating and overturning with football enthusiasts on the National Road No. 11 in the municipality of Gdyel, in the western state of Oran, Algeria.
The authorities confirmed one fatality and reported 23 injuries as a consequence of the unfortunate accident.
The injured individuals were promptly provided with medical assistance and transported to nearby medical facilities for further treatment.
The tragic incident has cast a somber shadow over the football community in Algeria, with an outpouring of condolences and messages of support for the victims and their families.
Local authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine its cause and any potential contributing factors.
