Gouloumbou Bridge: Minibus overturns, 13 injured, including 7 seriously

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Senegal

Society & Lifestyle

Gouloumbou Bridge: Minibus overturns, 13 injured, including 7 seriously

A minibus carrying passengers travelling to a funeral overturned Tuesday at Gouloumbou Bridge in Missirah, in the Tambacounda region. It was travelling from Tambacounda to Médina Cocum, in the commune of Sinthiang Koundara, Vélingara department. Preliminary reports say it rolled backward as the driver tried to enter the bridge, then overturned. Thirteen people were injured, seven seriously, and taken to the Médina Gounass health centre for initial treatment.

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