Landslide claims 4 lives and leaves 13 injured in Oran, Algeria

A landslide in the western Algerian city of Oran claimed four lives and left 13 injured, according to official reports on Sunday, April 27.

The civil defense agency reported that the landslide occurred late on Saturday, April 26, in the Hai Essanouber district. Reportedly, more than 150 personnel from multiple agencies were at the scene to assist the victims and clear out debris.

The four deceased were between 5 and 43 years old, while the injured ranged between 12 and 75 years in age. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for immediate treatment. The cause of the landslide remains unknown.

At least five tin houses collapsed due to the incident. Local authorities confirmed that no missing people had been reported, and the toll was final.

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¹ 4 dead, 13 injured in Algeria landslide – FMT – April 27, 2025

Rishav Kothari

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