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The Gelana Bridge disaster refers to a deadly vehicle accident that occurred on 29 December 2024 on the Gelana Bridge in Bona Zuria Woreda, located in southern Ethiopia's Sidama Region. The crash caused a vehicle to fall off the bridge into the water, which contributed to the deaths of seventy-one people, with four survivors requiring hospital treatment.

Crash

The accident took place in the Eastern Zone of Sidama Region, approximately 300 kilometers (180 miles) south of Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. The specific site was near the Gelana Bridge in the Bona Zuria Woreda administrative district.

Initial reports from the Sidama Regional Health Bureau indicated that a vehicle became partially submerged in water near the Gelana bridge as a result of a vehicle collision. The Sidama Regional Health Bureau confirmed 71 fatalities resulting from the accident. Additionally, four survivors required medical attention and received treatment at the Bona General Hospital.

Response

The Sidama Regional Health Bureau coordinated the immediate medical response and managed the documentation of casualties. They also initiated communication with victims' families and began investigations into the cause of the disaster. Local emergency services and community members contributed to the rescue operations.

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