At least one person has died and eight have been injured in a traffic crash involving a truck and a minibus that occurred on Monday in Ndande, a town in the western part of Senegal.
The Senegalese Minister of Transport, El Malick Ndiaye, went to the scene to assess the damage and then visited the hospital to check on the injured. He offered condolences on behalf of the president, Diomaye Faye, and the government, expressing sympathy to the victims’ families and wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded, as reported on his social media profile.
The transport minister stressed that the majority of traffic accidents arise from human factors. He announced plans to speed up the implementation of road safety measures, including a new traffic code and the withdrawal of certain transport licenses, as part of a broader push to reduce preventable crashes.
In the wake of the crash, officials emphasized the importance of safer driving practices, better enforcement of traffic laws, and more consistent road safety campaigns across the region. Local authorities are coordinating with national agencies to investigate the incident, support the affected families, and review the circumstances that led to the collision. The episode has prompted renewed calls for ongoing public education about road risks, along with investments in safer vehicle inspection processes and driver training programs. Marked updates from government and transport authorities highlight the need for systemic changes to curb preventable tragedies on Senegalese roads.