Ségou bus-truck collision
 | This article may be excessively based on contemporary reporting. (March 2024) |
| Date | 3 August 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ségou, Mali |
| Deaths | 41 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 33 |
On 3 August 2021 in a collision between a passenger bus and a truck in Ségou, Mali has killed at least 41 people and 33 others injured.[1][2][3][4]
Background[edit]
The accident happened about 20 Km away from the town of Ségou when a truck driver lost control after the tire exploded and crashed into the bus.[1]
Reactions[edit]
Mali's president Assimi Goïta has declared three days of national mourning across the country.[5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Truck collides with bus in Mali, killing 41". Reuters. 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Dozens killed in bus and truck crash in Mali".
- ^ "More Than 40 die in 2-Vehicle Collision in Mali | Voice of America - English".
- ^ "Dozens killed in bus crash in Mali". 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Mali to observe 3 days of mourning after deadly traffic accident".
- ^ @PresidenceMali (August 5, 2021). "Koulouba" (Tweet) – via Twitter.