Fatal road accidents reported in Senegal and Chad

Multiple fatal road accidents have been reported in Senegal and Chad.

In Senegal, a seven-seater public vehicle overturned on the Mbour-Kaolack toll highway near the village of Senghor, between Fatick and Thiadiaye. The accident, which occurred around 7:40 a.m., resulted in the deaths of three men aged between 28 and 31. Four other individuals sustained serious injuries and were evacuated to the Thiadiaye health center. Since the highway's commissioning in August 2026, eight accidents have been recorded on this route.

In Chad, a head-on collision between a Toyota truck and a heavy goods vehicle occurred near Moundou. The accident took place approximately 37 kilometers from the city entrance at around 8:40 p.m. Four people were killed instantly in the crash. Local authorities have expressed concern regarding road safety, citing issues such as degraded infrastructure and reckless driving behaviors.