A terrible tragedy took place in Mbingi, in North Kivu, leaving seven victims and many injured following a tragic traffic accident. A truck transporting people to a funeral ceremony overturned, killing six people on site and a seventh in hospital.
The injured were treated at the Mbingi referral health center, where seven serious cases were transferred to the Alimbongo general hospital. Unfortunately, one of the injured died from his injuries the next day, bringing the death toll to seven.
The driver of the vehicle fled, leaving the circumstances of the accident still unclear. Investigations have been opened to determine responsibilities and the reasons for this tragic event.
The Kirumba community calls on the authorities to support bereaved families by paying for funerals and offering material and moral support. This accident once again serves as a reminder of the need to improve road safety and raise awareness of the dangers of traffic.
It is crucial to remain cautious on the road to avoid such tragedies and to show solidarity with those affected by these tragedies.
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Links to articles already published to explore the subject in more depth:
– [How to prevent road accidents: advice and recommendations](link-article1)
– [The importance of road safety: awareness and actions to take](link-article2)