A collision involving a truck and a motorcycle carrying several passengers turned tragic this Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the Famla neighborhood of Bafoussam. The crash also involved pedestrians, resulting in several casualties.

A serious traffic accident has plunged the city of Bafoussam, in the West region, into mourning. According to initial reports, at least five people lost their lives in a collision that occurred in the Famla neighborhood, one of the city's busiest areas.

According to our sources, the tragedy occurred when a truck collided with a motorcycle carrying several passengers. The force of the impact also struck pedestrians nearby, further increasing the death toll.

Emergency services and law enforcement quickly arrived at the scene to take care of the victims, secure the area and carry out initial investigations.

The reported toll remains provisional and could change as victims are identified and the condition of the injured is assessed. Authorities are expected to launch an investigation to determine the exact causes of this tragedy.

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A serious traffic accident has plunged the city of Bafoussam, in the West region, into mourning. According to initial reports, at least five people lost their lives in a collision that occurred in the Famla neighborhood, one of the city's busiest areas.

According to our sources, the tragedy occurred when a truck collided with a motorcycle carrying several passengers. The force of the impact also struck pedestrians nearby, further increasing the death toll.

Emergency services and law enforcement quickly arrived at the scene to take care of the victims, secure the area and carry out initial investigations.

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The reported toll remains provisional and could change as victims are identified and the condition of the injured is assessed. Authorities are expected to launch an investigation to determine the exact causes of this tragedy.

Collisions involving motorcycles and heavy vehicles are among the deadliest, largely due to the vulnerability of motorcyclists and the disregard for certain traffic rules. Residents of Bafoussam remain in shock following this tragedy, which claimed several lives in a matter of moments.