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Eight People Killed in Horrific Traffic Accident in Addis Ababa

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A tragic traffic accident involving a minibus, pedestrians, and a water tanker in Addis Ababa has left eight people dead and 11 others injured.

The accident occurred on October 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Gullele Sub-city, Woreda 06, at a location known as Qechenie Meqeteya.
A minibus with license plate code 3-62732 OR traveling from Kuyu to Qechenie veered to the left into the wrong lane.
The minibus struck two shoe-shining youths and a pedestrian, killing the pedestrian at the scene.
The minibus then collided with an oncoming water tanker truck with license plate code 4-03305 AA traveling from Qechenie to Entoto.
Seven passengers inside the minibus died as a result of the collision with the water tanker.
The total death toll from the accident reached eight individuals.
The minibus driver sustained injuries and is receiving medical treatment.
A total of 11 other individuals suffered serious and minor bodily injuries.
Addis Ababa Police are investigating the cause of the accident and urged drivers to strictly follow traffic safety laws.