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14 killed in train collision in a remote part of Ethiopia, official says

  • An overcrowded train full of merchants collided with a stationary train in eastern Ethiopia, resulting in at least 14 deaths and many injuries, according to a local official.
  • The collision occurred near Dire Dawa as the train was returning from Dewale, close to the Djibouti border.
  • Ibrahim Usman, the mayor of Dire Dawa, confirmed the fatalities and expressed sorrow over the loss of life in a statement posted on Facebook.
  • Witnesses reported delays in medical assistance, noting that locals helped pull out the injured from the train carriages.
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14 killed in train collision in a remote part of Ethiopia, official says

An overcrowded train full of merchants has collided with a stationary train in eastern Ethiopia, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens.

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Barron's broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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