Sunday September 1, 2024
Garowe (HOL) — A mother and her son were killed, and two others were injured in a roadside accident in Garowe, the administrative capital of Puntland, on Sunday, according to eyewitnesses.
The fatal accident occurred when a vehicle carrying the victims collided with an auto-rickshaw at a control point in the city.
Puntland Traffic Police responded promptly, arresting the vehicle driver who survived the crash. Authorities are now investigating whether the driver is responsible for the incident.
The driver of the auto-rickshaw and a passenger who was with him were seriously injured and are currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Garowe.
This incident adds to the growing number of traffic accidents in the Nugal region, where Garowe is located. According to the Puntland Road Safety Authority, around 50 people
The rise in accidents has been attributed to deteriorating road conditions and reckless driving.