Tragic Traffic Accident in Morocco's Sidi Bennour: Five Dead, Seven Injured

A tragic traffic accident in Morocco's Sidi Bennour province resulted in the loss of five lives and the injury of seven individuals on Sunday morning. The injured victims, all from the same family, were taken to El Jadida Provincial Hospital. Two critically injured individuals were transferred to the hospital, while the others received emergency care. The collision involved two vehicles and led to the immediate death of four people, with varying injuries to occupants of a tractor and a pickup truck. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause, with initial indications pointing to a possible driving error or loss of control. This incident has deeply affected the local community, as they await further details regarding this tragic collision. This follows another recent road accident that claimed the lives of eight individuals, underscoring the pressing issue of road safety in Morocco. Reports show a concerning rise in traffic accidents, with over 4,000 fatalities in 2024 and a significant increase in deaths during the first five months of 2025. Vulnerable road users like pedestrians and motorcyclists continue to make up a large portion of the victims.