Summary
At least 16 people died, including women and children, following a crash between a bus and a truck in southern Yemen. The accident happened in the Al-Mahfad district on a busy road connecting Abyan and Shabwa provinces. Officials say the crash was caused by unsafe driving on a dangerous curve and the bus caught fire due to its gas fuel.
Key Facts
- 16 people died in a crash in southern Yemen, including eight women and children.
- The crash was between a bus and a truck in the Lahmar area of Al-Mahfad district.
- The road where the crash happened connects the provinces of Abyan and Shabwa.
- A fire broke out when the bus collided, and there were no survivors on the bus.
- The accident was caused by improper overtaking on a dangerous bend.
- The bus used gas as fuel, which led to the fire.
- This crash is the second deadliest in Yemen in recent years, and the worst in 2026.
- Yemen’s roads are in bad condition due to ongoing conflict and poor maintenance.
