Ziguinchor : drame sur le pont Émile Badiane, toujours pas de nouvelle de la troisième victime
The search for the third person aboard the minibus, commonly known as the Cheikhou Chérifou, continued until nightfall on Tuesday in Ziguinchor. The vehicle plunged into the Casamance River after skidding off the Émile Badiane Bridge.
According to security sources, neither the missing person nor the vehicle had been recovered at the time of writing. Rescue teams remain mobilized to try and locate the trainee driver, who is still missing.
As a reminder, the tragedy occurred in the night from Monday to Tuesday, around 03:45. The minibus, which had just dropped off passengers in Ziguinchor for Tabaski, was heading back towards Dakar when it skidded before ending up in the river.
Three people were on board: the main driver, who died instantly; a passenger, rescued by emergency teams; and the apprentice driver, who is still missing.
This tragic accident highlights the dangers of certain roads and underscores the strategic importance of the Émile Badiane Bridge for regional traffic. Local authorities, supported by emergency services, are continuing their efforts to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy and provide assistance to the victims' families.
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