Fatal accident on the Sédhiou – Marsassoum road: The toll is heavy!

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & Law

Fatal accident on the Sédhiou – Marsassoum road: The toll is heavy!

A traffic accident occurred on Wednesday on the Sédhiou – Marsassoum road, resulting in one fatality. A bushfire reduced visibility, leading to a violent collision between a truck and an SUV. The driver of the SUV was found burned inside the vehicle after a fire caused by a fuel leak. The gendarmerie has opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident.

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