Abyan – At least 30 passengers were killed in a devastating road accident in Yemen’s southern province of Abyan late Tuesday, according to local authorities and eyewitnesses.

The incident occurred on the main highway linking Lawdar and Mudiyah districts, when a passenger bus reportedly lost control and overturned after colliding with a cargo truck. The crash resulted in a high number of fatalities and left several others critically injured.

Emergency responders and local residents rushed to the scene to assist in rescue operations, transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals amid limited medical resources. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, with initial reports pointing to excessive speed, poor road conditions, and mechanical failure as possible contributing factors.

The tragedy has reignited calls for improved road safety measures and infrastructure maintenance in Yemen, where traffic accidents remain a leading cause of civilian deaths, particularly in mountainous and underserved regions.

Local officials have extended condolences to the victims’ families and urged drivers to exercise caution, especially on high-risk routes.