Fatal School Bus Crash in Morocco Kills Teen, Injures Several Students

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Fatal School Bus Crash in Morocco Kills Teen, Injures Several Students

An accident that occurred on Monday morning in Laghnimyine, in the province of Berrechid, left one dead and several injured, some of whom are in serious condition.

The tragedy occurred around 8:30 am when a school transport minibus overturned following a tire blowout, according to local sources cited by the 2M channel. A 15-year-old schoolgirl died on the spot, the same source said, adding that all the injured were taken to the hospital to receive the necessary care.

Still according to 2M, the students were enrolled at the Ibn Sina school in the commune.

An investigation has been opened by the gendarmerie to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy.