A tragic incident unfolded between Dire Dawa and Develé in eastern Ethiopia as a passenger train derailed during the night of October 20 to 21. The latest reports confirm 14 individuals lost their lives, while 29 others suffered various injuries, with the crash happening around 2 a.m. local time.
The train was en route from Develé near Djibouti's border to Dire Dawa when the accident occurred. Local authorities noted a mix of minor and severe injuries among the survivors, some of whom are in critical condition. Rescue and medical teams are actively engaged at the site, with investigations ongoing to determine the crash's cause. This unfortunate event sheds light on the challenges facing Ethiopia's transportation infrastructure, emphasizing the critical need for enhanced safety measures to prevent such incidents from reoccurring.
