Elderly man’s fall into a pit in Tassoultante raises questions about road safety

An accidental incident sparks debate over safety at Tassoultante construction sites

The village of Oulad Yahia, in the territorial commune of Tassoultante in the Al Haouz province, was the scene of a distressing incident that nearly ended in disaster when an elderly man fell suddenly into a deep pit associated with sewage network works currently underway in the region.

Details of the incident and residents’ concerns

According to available information, the victim was riding his bicycle on his usual route before suddenly finding himself inside a pit prepared for sewage connection works, which was not protected by the necessary barriers. This accident resulted in injuries of varying severity, requiring immediate intervention from citizens who rushed to rescue him from the bottom of the pit and provide first aid.

Demands for stricter safety measures

The incident has caused dissatisfaction among the residents of Oulad Yahia, who expressed deep concern over the practice of leaving construction sites open without the necessary preventive and safety measures, especially in populated areas. Local observers believe that the absence of signage or concrete barriers around these pits poses a real danger to passersby, calling on local authorities and relevant services to compel the companies in charge of the work to respect the specifications related to road safety, ensuring the protection of citizens from such unexpected accidents.