Bus crash in Ethiopian mountains kills at least 31

A bus crash in the Ethiopian mountains killed at least 31 people on March 14, 2024. The vehicle was traveling from the capital Addis Ababa to the western town of Jimma when it veered off the road and plunged into a ravine. Ethiopian roads are considered among the most dangerous globally, with the World Health Organization reporting over 20,000 road traffic deaths annually in the country. In 2023, a similar incident involving a bus crash in the Amhara region resulted in 25 fatalities. Authorities have cited poor road conditions, vehicle maintenance issues, and driver negligence as primary causes for the high rate of accidents.