Young woman dies in tragic accident after car falls from Sidi Salama bridge in Ksar El Kébir

Road tragedy at the Sidi Salama bridge

The vicinity of the Sidi Salama bridge, near the city of Ksar El Kébir, witnessed a horrific traffic accident last Friday, in which a light vehicle fell from the top of the bridge under circumstances that are currently subject to a judicial investigation.

According to available information, this tragic accident resulted in the death of the driver, a young woman, who passed away at the scene due to the injuries sustained from the severe fall.

Urgent intervention by the authorities

Upon being notified of the incident, elements of the Civil Protection and the Royal Gendarmerie, along with local authorities, arrived at the scene to immediately begin operations to recover the vehicle from the site of the fall.

The victim’s body was also transported by ambulance to the morgue at the local hospital in Ksar El Kébir for the procedures customary in such cases.

Investigation opened to determine circumstances

In the same context, the relevant authorities have initiated the necessary legal procedures to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. A judicial investigation has been opened under the supervision of the Public Prosecution to determine the real causes behind the car falling from the bridge.