Hospital confirms stampede caused Irreecha deaths

Bishoftu General Hospital, where many of the victims of the Irrecha stampede treated, confirmed that the stampede lead to deaths and injuries.

Manager of the hospital, Desalegn Bayissa told reporters that the loss of lives was caused due to falling into ditches surrounding the lake.

There were no bullet wounds or gun related deaths, the manager said, also confirming the death of 55 people.

Some 100 individuals returned home after getting treatment for major and minor injuries while four others remained for additional treatment, of which two were referred to Addis Ababa.

Aman Beshir, one of the victims, said he is getting better after treatments he received at the hospital.

On duty physician Dr. Mandefro Kisi also confirmed that the deaths and injuries were all due to the stampede since many fell into ditches and their bodies were covered in dust and mud.

Source: ENA