One Fatality and Several Injured following Road Traffic Incident Near Mapou, Riviere du Rempart District
Category: Transportation
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
05/17/2018 (Mauritius) - According to local media sources on Wednesday, 16 May, one person was killed and a further three injured following a Road Traffic Incident (RTI) near the village of Mapou. The incident involved a collision between a car carrying local hospital employees and a tractor. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the car did not have headlights despite travelling at night. One of the injured people has been hospitalised and is in serious condition. Currently operations by the police and emergency services are ongoing in the area.
Self-driving is not recommended in Mauritius. Those conducting overland travel in the country are advised to use reputable transport providers with professional drivers and well-maintained vehicles. Members are advised to avoid using public buses in Nigeria as these have a poor safety record and are typically overcrowded, poorly maintained and frequently targeted by criminals.
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