At least 40 people have been killed in a head-on crash between two buses in Senegal.
At least 40 people have been killed in a head-on crash between two buses inOfficials said a public bus was driving through the village of Gnivy, in the Kaffrine region, when one of its tyres blew out at 3.30am on Sunday.Shocking pictures show the mangled vehicles by the side of the road and the trail of debris.Senegal’s president Macky Sall said: ‘I am deeply saddened by the tragic road accident today in Gniby causing 40 deaths and many serious injuries.
‘I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.’Senegal’s president announced three days of national mourning after the crash Mr Sall declared three days of mourning, starting on Monday, and promised to hold talks on road safety measures. Crashes happen regularly in the West African nation due to poor roads, bad cars and drivers not following the rules.Many were heading toward the central town of Touba for the annual Muslim pilgrimage.
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