The Egyptian Foreign Ministry (File photo: Ahram)
Egypt extended its condolences to Cameroon over the victims of a deadly collision in the country’s west which killed over 50 people and injured dozens.
In an official statement on Wednesday, Egypt’s foreign ministry stressed its support to Cameroon and its people at this painful time, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.
At least 53 people were killed and 29 seriously injured following a deadly crash between a bus and a truck carrying flammable liquid in West Cameroon.
The collision took place at around 3am at the Cliff of Dschang.
"This unfortunate accident, which occurred during the night, highlights the problem of night trips favored by certain interurban passenger transport companies and the need for their supervision," Cameroon's Transport Minister, Jean Ernest Massena Ngalle Bibehe, said.
An investigation will "establish the responsibilities", and "the appropriate measures" will be taken, the minister said.
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