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Deadly bus crash near Algiers kills 25 and injures dozens
A bus traveling from Sétif to Algiers slipped off the road in El Karma and fell into a ravine, killing at least 25 people and wounding 44.
Rescue crews responded to the crash site about 50 km north of the capital, where the vehicle plunged into a deep gorge after skidding. Ambulances ferried the injured to nearby hospitals. A provisional report from the Algerian Civil Protection confirmed the casualty figures. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced three days of national mourning. Authorities continue to search for survivors and investigate the cause.
Why it matters
The crash is one of Algeria's deadliest road accidents this year, prompting national mourning and highlighting road safety concerns.
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