The local authorities in the province of Mdiq-Fnideq reported that 4 people lost their lives, while 8 others were injured with varying degrees of severity, in a preliminary tally of a traffic accident that occurred today, Saturday, in the center of the city of Fnideq, after a large truck loaded with construction materials collided with two buildings of 3 and 4 stories, the first consisting of a café and residential apartments, while the second contains commercial shops and an unclassified hotel.
The same source noted that local and security authorities, along with civil protection services, immediately went to the scene upon being notified of the accident to take the necessary measures concerning this incident and to extinguish the fires that broke out as a result of the collision, while the injured individuals were transported to the emergency department at Hassan II Hospital in Fnideq for necessary examinations and treatments.
The accident caused significant material damage to the two buildings involved due to the force of the collision and the fire that ensued, and it also resulted in damages to 7 vehicles that were parked beside the road.
The source concluded that search operations to rescue and assist additional potential victims are ongoing until the present time, confirming that an investigation has been opened by the relevant authorities, under the supervision of the competent public prosecution, to determine all circumstances and details surrounding the accident and to establish responsibilities.
