Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb Visits Scene of Deadly Boumerdès Bus Crash
The Prime Minister travelled to the site of the fatal road accident in Boumerdès after a passenger bus overturned on the Berrahmoun–El Karma bypass, as authorities confirmed that the tragedy claimed 25 lives and left dozens injured.
By Dr. Hana Saada
ALGIERS – Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb travelled on Friday to the scene of the fatal bus accident in Boumerdès, where a passenger coach overturned on the Berrahmoun–El Karma bypass on the outskirts of the Boumerdès district, resulting in one of the country’s deadliest road accidents in recent months.
According to Algeria’s Civil Protection services, the latest provisional toll stands at 25 fatalities and 44 people injured.
The Prime Minister’s visit comes as emergency services and local authorities continue rescue and response operations at the crash site while investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Civil Protection teams, supported by local authorities and medical personnel, were rapidly deployed to evacuate the injured and transport them to nearby healthcare facilities for treatment.
The authorities have yet to release further details regarding the cause of the crash, as the investigation remains ongoing.
— 𝐄𝐍𝐃 —
Dzair Tube Media Group | Record and Standing
Dzair Tube is a leading Algerian digital journalism platform, delivering high-quality content in Arabic, French, and English. With a daily readership exceeding 500,000, it has established itself among the country’s most influential media organizations.
Recognized for editorial excellence and integrity, Dzair Tube was awarded the President of the Republic’s Prize for Professional Journalist in the Electronic Press category on 22 October 2022. The platform operates from state-of-the-art studios, producing diverse programming across news, sports, culture, entertainment, and religion.
Dzair Tube maintains a robust digital presence, with over 600,000 YouTube subscribers, six million followers across Facebook pages, and more than 70,000 Instagram followers. Its sports daily, Dzair Sport, enjoys over 50,000 daily downloads via its official website, cementing its leadership in multimedia journalism.
Further recognized with the Media Leadership Award by former Minister of Communication Mohamed Laâgab and celebrated at the Hilals of Television awards, Dzair Tube continues to set benchmarks in innovation, influence, and public engagement, serving as a key forum for civic discourse, critical analysis, and public affairs.
Official website: www.dzair-tube.dz | English: www.dzair-tube.dz/en
