In the Yergachefe area of the Gedeo zone, a car accident in Konga Kebele left 12 people gravely injured and 9 people dead.
According to Yergachefe District Police Chief Assistant Inspector Tamrat Metku, the accident happened when the car heading from Yabelo to Shashemene flipped.
He said that 9 people died instantly in the car crash.
Inspector Tamrat Metku said that in addition to the fatality, 12 serious and 19 minor incidents were registered.
According to Inspector Tamrat, who stated that the reason of the tragedy is under investigation,and those who suffered serious and mild injuries as a result of the disaster