Tragedy on the highway between Ben Guerir and Marrakech: child killed and several seriously injured in horrific collision

Road tragedy shakes the highway between Ben Guerir and Marrakech

Traffic on the highway connecting the cities of Ben Guerir and Marrakech was struck by a deadly accident this Thursday afternoon, causing widespread shock among road users following a violent, head-on collision between a utility vehicle and a large truck.

According to preliminary reports, the force of the impact resulted in the immediate death of a child who was traveling with family members. Two others sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the emergency department of the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech to receive critical care due to their unstable condition.

Security intervention and investigation launched

Upon receiving the alert, units from the Royal Gendarmerie arrived at the scene to secure the area and manage traffic flow. The competent authorities have opened a detailed field investigation under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor’s Office to determine the exact circumstances that led to this painful accident and to establish the legal responsibilities arising from this tragic collision that claimed the life of a young child.