A devastating road accident in southern Ethiopia has resulted in at least 71 fatalities, with reports indicating that an overloaded truck carrying wedding guests plunged into a river. Officials confirmed that the tragic incident occurred while transporting a caravan of wedding attendees back from a ceremony in the Sidama region. Witnesses described the scene as horrific, with many lives lost as the truck capsized in the water, highlighting concerns over road safety and vehicle overcrowding in the area.