Over 12 passengers wounded in a road accident outside Beledweyne

At least 12 civilians have been wounded in a car accident outside Hiran headquarters, Beledweyne district.

The accident occurred when two over speeding Lorries collided in the outskirts of the town on Saturday evening.

The wounded people were rushed to Beledweyne general hospital where they are currently being treated. Some of them suffered from serious injuries.

Medical sources say some the wounded passengers were discharged after they received services.

The road accidents in Somalia particularly Hiran region is attributed to rough roads that have not received repair the last two decades and careless drivers with low experience.