A tragic accident occurred in Ndiki, on the axis linking Yaoundé to the Western region, causing several deaths and injuries.
The drama unfolded when a vehicle at full speed attempted a risky overtaking, rolling over several times before ending up in the fields.
The current report shows two deaths, the driver and a passenger, as well as five other seriously injured passengers. This sad event underlines the persistent road safety problems on Cameroonian roads, in particular excessive speeding and dangerous overtaking.
Indeed, during a program on Vox Africa this week, a road safety expert confirmed that speeding is the number one cause of accidents in Africa. Drivers do not seem to adapt their driving to road conditions, taking reckless risks despite the often deplorable state of the roads.
However, it is important to point out that the road in question is considered one of the best roads in Cameroon. This demonstrates that the human cause is often at the heart of these tragedies.
By sharing this article, we hope to make drivers aware of the dangers of speeding and reckless overtaking. It is essential that everyone becomes aware of their responsibility behind the wheel in order to reduce the number of accidents on Cameroonian roads and to ensure the safety of all road users.
