HIBAPRESS reported that the local authorities of the M'diq-Fnideq prefecture confirmed that 4 people died and 8 others were injured with varying degrees of severity in a preliminary toll of a traffic accident that occurred today, Saturday, in the center of the city of Fnideq, after a large-load truck loaded with building materials collided with two buildings of 3 and 4 floors. The first building consists of a cafe and residential apartments, while the second contains commercial stores and an unclassified hotel.
The same source mentioned that the local and security authorities and civil protection services, immediately after being notified of the accident, moved to the scene to take the necessary measures regarding this accident and extinguish the fires that broke out as a result of the collision, where the injured persons were transferred to the emergency department at Hassan II Hospital in Fnideq to undergo the necessary examinations and receive the necessary treatments. The accident caused serious material damage to the two buildings in question as a result of the force of the collision and the outbreak of fires. It also left damage to 7 cars that were parked on the side of the road. The source concluded that the search operations to rescue and aid other potential victims are continuing until the present time, confirming that an investigation has been opened by the concerned authorities, under the supervision of the competent public prosecution, to determine all the circumstances surrounding the accident and to arrange responsibilities. Aziz Akhannouch and Tahraoui were not mentioned.
