ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- A traffic accident in southern Ethiopia has left nine people dead, local officials said on Wednesday.
In a press statement, the Gamo Zone Government Communication Affairs Department, said the traffic accident happened on Wednesday morning when a minibus travelling on the road plunged into a gorge, leaving nine people dead.
The statement further said five other people who received critical injuries are currently being treated in nearby medical institutions.
Police are currently investigating the possible causes of the deadly traffic accident.
Although Ethiopia has one of the lowest per capita ownership rates in the world, deadly traffic accidents are fairly common, with the blame put on bad roads, reckless driving, a flawed driving license issuance system and lax enforcement of safety rules. Enditem
