Tragedy in Ndam: 'The policeman unfortunately passed away, he was on his way to a funeral'

A policeman from the urban police station of Pikine in Saint-Louis died in a traffic accident in Ndam, Nguindilé commune, on Sunday, May 4, 2026. The accident occurred around 1:26 PM when the driver lost control of the vehicle, which crashed into a tree. The policeman was on his way to Dakar for a funeral, accompanied by his sister, cousin, and another person. The three other occupants were injured and evacuated by firefighters, while an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances of the accident.