Breaking: A Tata bus catches fire on VDN 3, traffic towards Dakar city paralyzed

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Senegal

Society & Lifestyle

Breaking: A Tata bus catches fire on VDN 3, traffic towards Dakar city paralyzed

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, a Tata bus caught fire on the Voie de Dégagement Nord (VDN 3) near unit 15 of Parcelles Assainies in Dakar. The fire started while the bus was heading towards the city center, causing major traffic jams and a partial blockage of the road. The cause of the fire is unknown, and no information has been released about possible casualties.

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