A serious traffic accident occurred in the northern part of Ivory Coast, resulting in 13 deaths and 46 injuries

On the evening of September 6, a tragic traffic accident took place in the northern region of Ivory Coast, attracting widespread attention.

According to the news from the fire department of the Ivorian military, a fuel tanker unfortunately collided with a long-distance bus on the Katiola - Niacara highway, and the accident caused both vehicles to catch fire and burn. This accident has caused at least 13 deaths and 46 injuries. Thirteen passengers died in the raging fire, and the 46 injured have been urgently sent by the rescue personnel to nearby hospitals for treatment.

The statistics of the National Road Safety Office of Ivory Coast show that on average, 600 people die in traffic accidents in the country every year. Human factors of drivers, poor road conditions, and vehicle malfunctions are the main causes of traffic accidents.

This serious car accident has brought great grief to the families of the victims and once again sounded the alarm for local traffic safety. The relevant departments said that they will conduct in-depth investigations into this accident to determine the specific cause and responsibility of the accident. At the same time, the government also promised to further strengthen road traffic safety management, take measures to improve road conditions, raise drivers' safety awareness, and reduce the occurrence of such tragedies.

The local people are deeply shocked and saddened by this accident, and they have called for strengthening traffic safety education and supervision to ensure the safety of people's lives and property. The international community is also concerned about this car accident in Ivory Coast, hoping that the country can quickly emerge from the shadow of the accident and effectively guarantee road traffic safety and avoid the recurrence of similar tragedies.