Niger bus crash kills at least 22, most of them soldiers
A head-on collision between two buses in southern Niger has resulted in at least 22 deaths, including 17 soldiers. Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash, which occurred amid ongoing efforts to improve road safety in the country.
Why it matters
The high frequency of fatal road accidents in Niger highlights significant infrastructure and public safety challenges in the Sahel region.
At least 22 people have died, 17 of them soldiers, after two buses crashed into each other in southern Niger, the west African country's transport ministry said on Saturday.
The accident, a head-on collision between two buses, happened on Friday night some 50km from the town of Madaoua, the ministry statement said.
Another 37 people were injured in the accident, it added.
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