Bobo-Dioulasso: Three people lost their lives Tuesday in a collision between a passenger vehicle and a 10-ton truck in Yabasso, 45 km from Bobo-Dioulasso (West), firefighters announced.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the tragic accident involved a passenger vehicle and a heavy-duty truck. The collision resulted in the immediate fatalities of three individuals, underscoring the severity of the incident. Emergency services, including firefighters, responded to the scene to manage the situation and provide necessary assistance.

The location of the accident, Yabasso, is situated 45 kilometers from Bobo-Dioulasso, a major city in the western region of the country. The cause of the collision remains under investigation as authorities continue to gather details about the incident.