At least 16 people were killed and 48 others were injured after two buses collided in central Mali, the transport ministry said on Friday (July 26),&nbsp;reported&nbsp;news agency AFP.

"A traffic accident happened on Thursday (July 25), around 8:30 am (0830 GMT), at Ouan in San region," the ministry stated, adding, the two vehicles were involved in a frontal collision.

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According to the ministry, the accident was caused by the driver's&nbsp;disregard for speed limits. All injured individuals were immediately taken to a local medical facility.

An investigation had been opened to find out the exact circumstances of the accident, the transport&nbsp;ministry stated.

Separately, on Thursday, in the neighbouring West African country,&nbsp;Senegal a road accident&nbsp;resulted in six deaths and 14 injuries, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said in a statement. The accident took place&nbsp;between Ndouloumadji and Ourossogui near the Mauritanian border

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<h2>Road accidents: A frequent occurrence in Mali, Senegal</h2>

Thirty-one people were killed and 10 others were injured in a road accident in southeastern Mali in February. The bus was en route to neighbouring Burkina Faso from the Malian town of Kenieba when it fell off a bridge crossing the Bagoe River.

According to local officials, the fatal accident was&nbsp;likely caused by to driver's failure to control the vehicle.

In February, 15 people were killed and 46 others&nbsp;were left injured after a bus heading towards the capital Bamako collided with a truck, according to AFP.

On January 8, more than 40 people were killed after&nbsp;two buses collided in Senegal. The incident highlighted&nbsp;the well-known problems of the roads in Senegal as in many African countries: dilapidated and dangerous vehicles, reckless driving, and widespread corruption among officials in charge of enforcing the law or passing driving licenses.

Notably, road accidents are frequent in Mali and Senegal, mostly because of poor road conditions, vehicles and rash driving.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least 16 people were killed and 48 others were injured after two buses collided in central Mali, the transport ministry said on Friday (July 26), reported news agency AFP.

At least 16 people were killed and 48 others were injured after two buses collided in central Mali, the transport ministry said on Friday (July 26), reported news agency AFP. "A traffic accident happened on Thursday (July 25), around 8:30 am (0830 GMT), at Ouan in San region," the ministry stated, adding, the two vehicles were involved in a frontal collision. Also read: French high-speed rail network sabotaged ahead of Olympics opening ceremony According to the ministry, the accident was caused by the driver's disregard for speed limits. All injured individuals were immediately taken to a local medical facility. An investigation had been opened to find out the exact circumstances of the accident, the transport ministry stated. Separately, on Thursday, in the neighbouring West African country, Senegal a road accident resulted in six deaths and 14 injuries, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said in a statement. The accident took place between Ndouloumadji and Ourossogui near the Mauritanian border Also read: Uber bill beats rent in Bengaluru: Woman shocked as cab bill surpasses half her rent Road accidents: A frequent occurrence in Mali, Senegal Thirty-one people were killed and 10 others were injured in a road accident in southeastern Mali in February. The bus was en route to neighbouring Burkina Faso from the Malian town of Kenieba when it fell off a bridge crossing the Bagoe River. According to local officials, the fatal accident was likely caused by to driver's failure to control the vehicle. In February, 15 people were killed and 46 others were left injured after a bus heading towards the capital Bamako collided with a truck, according to AFP. On January 8, more than 40 people were killed after two buses collided in Senegal. The incident highlighted the well-known problems of the roads in Senegal as in many African countries: dilapidated and dangerous vehicles, reckless driving, and widespread corruption among officials in charge of enforcing the law or passing driving licenses. Notably, road accidents are frequent in Mali and Senegal, mostly because of poor road conditions, vehicles and rash driving. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 16 killed, 48 injured after bus crash in Mali

As many as&nbsp;38&nbsp;people died and 87 were injured in one of the deadliest road accidents&nbsp;when two buses collided near Kaffrine in central Senegal on Sunday (January&nbsp;8), a&nbsp;fire brigade official in Senegal told the news agency AFP.&nbsp;

Colonel Cheikh Fall, who is in charge of operations for Senegal's National Fire Brigade, said, "It was a serious accident. There were 125 passengers in both the buses, of whom 38 have died."&nbsp;

The official also told the news agency that the tragic accident took place on the No. 1 national road at 3.15am local time (0315 GMT) Sunday morning.&nbsp;

He added that all the victims were evacuated and rushed to a Kaffrine hospital and medical centre after the accident.&nbsp;

He mentioned that the wreckage and demolished buses have since been cleared and normal traffic has resumed on the stretch.&nbsp;

Senegal President Macky Sall&nbsp;has declared a national mourning of three days, starting Monday (January 9). The head of the state on his Twitter account wrote: "Following today's serious accident in Gniby, I have decided on a three-day national mourning from January 9."&nbsp;

"An interministerial council will be held on the same date to take firm measures on road safety and public passenger transport," he said.&nbsp;

"I am deeply saddened by this tragic road accident and I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," Sall further added.&nbsp;

Road accidents are common in Senegal, and take place mostly because of driving without discipline, poor roads and decrepit vehicles, say experts, adding that this, however, is one of the heaviest death tolls from a single incident in recent years. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

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As many as 38 people died and 87 were injured in one of the deadliest road accidents when two buses collided near Kaffrine in central Senegal on Sunday (January 8), a fire brigade official in Senegal told the news agency AFP.

As many as 38 people died and 87 were injured in one of the deadliest road accidents when two buses collided near Kaffrine in central Senegal on Sunday (January 8), a fire brigade official in Senegal told the news agency AFP. Colonel Cheikh Fall, who is in charge of operations for Senegal's National Fire Brigade, said, "It was a serious accident. There were 125 passengers in both the buses, of whom 38 have died." The official also told the news agency that the tragic accident took place on the No. 1 national road at 3.15am local time (0315 GMT) Sunday morning. He added that all the victims were evacuated and rushed to a Kaffrine hospital and medical centre after the accident. He mentioned that the wreckage and demolished buses have since been cleared and normal traffic has resumed on the stretch. Senegal President Macky Sall has declared a national mourning of three days, starting Monday (January 9). The head of the state on his Twitter account wrote: "Following today's serious accident in Gniby, I have decided on a three-day national mourning from January 9." "An interministerial council will be held on the same date to take firm measures on road safety and public passenger transport," he said. "I am deeply saddened by this tragic road accident and I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," Sall further added. Road accidents are common in Senegal, and take place mostly because of driving without discipline, poor roads and decrepit vehicles, say experts, adding that this, however, is one of the heaviest death tolls from a single incident in recent years. (With inputs from agencies) Suite au grave accident de ce jour à Gniby ayant causé 40 morts, j’ai décidé d’un deuil national de 3 jours à compter du 9 janvier. Un conseil interministériel se tiendra à la même date pour la prise de mesures fermes sur la sécurité routière et le transport public des voyageurs. — Macky Sall (@Macky_Sall) January 8, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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