Abidjan: A terrible accident occurred in Côte d’Ivoire. Two buses collided seriously, killing at least 26 people and injuring 28 others. Officials have provided information about the accident. The transport ministry said in a statement that the two vehicles collided in the village of Brokoa in the country’s central west. An investigation into the matter has begun, the statement said.
people die from burning
According to the Ministry of Transport, of the 26 deaths caused by the accident, 10 died from burns caused by the fire. Two vehicles were seen on fire in video of the incident shown by local media. After the crash, the area was plunged into panic.
What did the Minister of Transport say?
After the accident, the Department of Transportation issued a statement. In a statement, the Transport Minister called on people to be more cautious and obey traffic rules. He said traffic accidents can be avoided by following traffic rules. The minister also expressed his condolences over the accident.
Road accident in Côte d’Ivoire (symbolic photo)
Road traffic accidents are common
At the same time, we also tell everyone that road traffic accidents are common in West African countries due to poor road conditions and careless driving. According to the ministry, more than a thousand people are killed in such accidents every year. Measures taken so far to prevent road accidents appear to be ineffective.
The accident did not stop
There was also a horrific traffic accident in the country last month. The accident resulted in 21 deaths and 10 injuries. Earlier this year, a collision between a tanker truck and a bus occurred in northern Côte d’Ivoire, killing 13 people and injuring 44 others. (Associated Press)
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