The buses collided near the town of Kaffrine in central Senegal after one of them burst a tyre and left its trajectory, ploughing into oncoming traffic, according to the West African country's National Fire Brigade.
abc.net.au/news/senegal-bus-crash-kills-at-least-38-people-incident-kaffrine/101836206At least 38 people have died and scores were injured when two buses collided near the town of Kaffrine in central Senegal on Sunday, according to the president and the fire services.There will be a three day mourning period, beginning Monday"It was a serious accident", said Colonel Cheikh Fall, who is in charge of operations for the West African country's National Fire Brigade.
In response to the "grave" accident, President Macky Sall announced three days of national mourning beginning Monday."I am deeply saddened by the tragic road accident," he said on Twitter. Mr Sall said after the period of national mourning finished, a government council will be held to "take firm measures on road safety".
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