In under three hours, 12 killed in traffic accidents in Jordan

Jordan

Published: 2023-05-10 20:07

Last Updated: 2024-04-23 19:21


In under three hours, 12 killed in traffic accidents in Jordan
In under three hours, 12 killed in traffic accidents in Jordan

In a tragic series of events, 12 lives were lost and 14 individuals sustained injuries in a span of fewer than three hours due to severe traffic accidents.

One devastating incident took place on the Al-Adasiya road, where a truck carrying iron overturned onto 14 vehicles, as reported by a security source. This catastrophic collision resulted in five fatalities and 13 people being rushed to the hospital for treatment. Additionally, due to the accident, some of the iron from the truck fell onto several vehicles, causing three of them to catch fire.

Another distressing accident occurred in the Kafranja area in Ajloun, where a vehicle plunged into a deep valley measuring 100 meters. According to Roya's correspondent, four individuals lost their lives in this incident, while one person sustained injuries. It was revealed that the deceased were Australian nationals. In response to the incident, rescue teams promptly arrived at the scene to assist with the situation.

These unfortunate events serve as a reminder of the dangers posed by traffic accidents and the need for continued efforts to ensure road safety.