Five killed and 22 injured in crash on Mozambique’s main road

Five killed and 22 injured in crash on Mozambique’s main road

At least five people were killed and 22 others were injured in a traffic accident that occurred on Estrada Nacional 1 (EN1), Mozambique’s main highway, an official source said.

The accident, which took place in the Manisa area, involved a passenger van and a private car that collided head-on after an irregular overtaking by a car with passengers, said Rodriguez, a spokesman for the Maputo provincial traffic police. Chaban, quoted today by Rádio Moçambique.

“As a result, we had five deaths, 12 serious injuries and another 10 minor injuries,” Rodriguez Chabana explained, adding that there were strong indications that the overtaking driver was drunk.

Author: Lusa

Source: CM Jornal

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Posts