Tragic Bus Crash on Douala-Yaoundé Highway Leaves Multiple Dead

According to initial reports, a bus belonging to FAVOURITE EXPRESS, a popular intercity transport company, was involved in a violent crash at approximately 2 AM. The exact number of casualties has yet to be confirmed, but eyewitness accounts describe the accident as horrific, with multiple fatalities on the spot.

Circumstances of the Crash

Details on the cause of the accident remain unclear, but authorities suspect factors such as speeding, poor visibility, and potential mechanical failure could have played a role. Road safety officials and first responders were dispatched to the scene to assist survivors and transport the injured to nearby hospitals.

Rising Toll of Road Accidents in Cameroon

This latest incident adds to the growing concerns over road safety in Cameroon, particularly on major highways like Douala-Yaoundé, which has witnessed numerous fatal crashes due to reckless driving, poor road conditions, and lack of proper vehicle maintenance.

Authorities have yet to issue an official statement, but transport regulators are expected to launch an investigation into the accident, with possible sanctions against the transport company if negligence is established.

Calls for Better Road Safety Measures

As road accidents continue to claim lives in Cameroon, civil society organizations and transport unions have repeatedly called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, better road infrastructure, and improved vehicle inspections to prevent such tragedies.

This is a developing story, and further updates will follow as more details emerge.