Condolences to Senegal over Kaffrine bus crash

January 13, 2023 - 19:04

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Friday sent his condolences to Senegalese President Macky Sall over a recent bus crash in Senegal’s Kaffrine region, one of the deadliest accidents in the West African nation in recent years.

At the scene of the accident in Senegal’s Kaffrine region. AFP/VNA Photo

HÀ NỘI — President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Friday sent his condolences to Senegalese President Macky Sall over a recent bus crash in Senegal’s Kaffrine region, one of the deadliest accidents in the West African nation in recent years.

Taking place on January 8, the head-on collision overnight of two buses killed nearly 40 people and injured more than 100 others, according to international media. VNS

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