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Ségou bus-truck collision

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Ségou bus-truck collision
Date3 August 2021
LocationSégou, Mali
Deaths41
Non-fatal injuries33

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

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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

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Mali's president Assimi Goïta has declared three days of national mourning across the country.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Truck collides with bus in Mali, killing 41". Reuters. 3 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Dozens killed in bus and truck crash in Mali".
  3. ^ "More Than 40 die in 2-Vehicle Collision in Mali | Voice of America - English".
  4. ^ "Dozens killed in bus crash in Mali". 3 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Mali to observe 3 days of mourning after deadly traffic accident".
  6. ^ @PresidenceMali (5 August 2021). "Koulouba" (Tweet) – via Twitter.