Tog Wajaale (Dawan Africa) – Two individuals tragically lost their lives, and two others were seriously injured in a road accident on the eastern outskirts of Tog Wajaale on Saturday evening, according to Somaliland police officials.
The crash occurred between Kala-bayr and Wajaale when a small Probox vehicle collided with a heavy truck. The collision resulted in the fatalities and left two others in critical condition. The injured victims were immediately taken to Gabiley General Hospital for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident, with the traffic safety unit closely examining the incident.
Gabiley Governor Mohamed Abdillahi Jama, who visited the hospital, expressed his condolences to the victims' families, describing the accident as a tragic event. "This was a very sad accident. We have lost two lives, and two others are critically injured," he said.
The accident comes amid increasing concerns about road safety in Somaliland, where the frequency of traffic accidents has become a growing issue for public safety.