San-Pédro : un « massa » fait 16 victimes après une sortie de route sur l’axe San-Pédro–Sassandra
A serious traffic accident occurred on Friday, January 16, 2026 , at approximately 9:20 a.m., on the San-Pédro – Sassandra road, about 25 kilometers from the port city of San-Pédro. A public transport vehicle of the "massa" type left the roadway before ending up in a ravine .
According to initial reports, the vehicle was carrying several passengers when it ran off the road for reasons still under investigation. The crash resulted in a provisional death toll of 16 , including several serious injuries .
Alerted, the San-Pédro Civil Fire Department quickly responded to provide assistance to the victims. The injured were evacuated to the San-Pédro Regional Hospital and other healthcare facilities in the area for urgent treatment. According to multiple sources, one person succumbed to their injuries after being admitted to the hospital.
Witnesses at the scene suggested excessive speed as the likely cause of the accident, though this has not been officially confirmed at this stage. Security forces and relevant authorities have launched an investigation to determine the precise circumstances of the tragedy.
This accident has brought the issue of road safety on intercity roads in southwestern Ivory Coast, regularly used by public transport vehicles, back to the forefront. Authorities are urging caution , adherence to traffic laws , and driver vigilance to prevent further tragedies.
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