Keywords: Accidents


Morocco records 33 urban road deaths and more than 3,200 injuries in one week

Morocco recorded a heavy toll from road accidents in urban areas during the week of September 28 to October 4, with 33 people killed and 3,232 others injured, including 130 who sustained serious injuries, according to figures released by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN). A total of......

Morocco Reports 2,447 Urban Traffic Accidents and 14 Deaths in One Week

Morocco recorded 2,447 traffic accidents within urban areas between September 21 and 27, according to figures released by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), highlighting the continued pressure on road safety in the country’s cities. The weekly toll included 14 fatalities and......

Road safety in Morocco: 2,366 crashes recorded in one week

Moroccan authorities recorded 26 fatalities and 3,244 injuries in road crashes across urban areas between September 14 and 20, highlighting the continuing scale of road safety challenges in the country's cities. According to figures released by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN),......

Zimbabwe: Collision between a minibus carrying worshippers and a truck leaves at least 27 dead

A trip to a religious conference turned tragic on Friday evening in central Zimbabwe. A minibus carrying worshippers was struck head-on by a truck during an overtaking maneuver. Police report at least 27 deaths and seven injuries. The tragedy occurred on Friday, August 28, around 6:30 PM GMT, near Chivhu,......

Niger bus crash kills at least 22, including 17 soldiers

At least 22 people were killed in southern Niger after two buses collided, with soldiers accounting for most of the victims, the country's Transport Ministry said. The crash occurred late Friday, around 50 kilometres from Madaoua, when the two vehicles collided head-on. Seventeen of those killed......

Morocco and Spain strengthen road safety cooperation as Marlaska praises joint efforts

Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has praised the close cooperation between Morocco and Spain in the field of road safety, describing bilateral efforts as “excellent” during a high-level meeting at the United Nations in New York. Speaking on the sidelines of discussions......

Ireland tightens e-scooter rules with higher age limit, licensing and helmet requirement

Ireland is introducing tougher regulations on the use of electric scooters, raising the minimum riding age to 18 while making helmets and licenses mandatory as the government seeks to curb a growing number of serious road accidents. The measures, announced on Monday, mark a significant shift in Ireland's......

Morocco unveils new road safety strategy to address rise of e-scooters and home deliveries

Morocco is preparing a new approach to road safety that takes into account major changes in urban mobility, including the rapid growth of electric scooters and the expansion of home delivery services. Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh announced the new direction during the opening session......

Heatwave in France triggers spike in drownings at unsanctioned swimming areas

A severe heatwave sweeping across France has led to a series of fatal drowning incidents, with authorities reporting that around 20 people have died since the weekend while swimming in unsupervised or unauthorized areas. The incidents come as large parts of the country face extreme temperatures approaching......