Two Senegal buses collide, killing at least 40 passengers and injuring nearly 80

The Daily Mail news website reported that on January 8, 2023, there was an accident with 2 passenger buses colliding with each other on the road in the village of Nibi. in the Calvary in the central part of Senegal This resulted in at least 40 deaths and at least 78 injuries, many of which were in serious condition. was taken to the hospital

Senegalese President McGee Sal said two passenger buses collided with each other in the Kaphrine area. at about 3:30 a.m. on January 8 local time This is considered a major road accident in Senegal.

Recently, the Senegalese government announced three days of mourning for the families of the bereaved and ordered a ministerial meeting to discuss improving the country’s road safety measures.