Côte d’Ivoire : Un mort dans un accident ferroviaire à Abobo-Marahoué
A tragic train accident claimed one life on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Abobo-Marahoué. The accident occurred near the IFSM (Institut Français de Santé Militaire), according to initial reports from the Military Firefighters Group (GSPM).
According to witness statements and emergency responders' findings, the victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was on the tracks when the train arrived. The exact circumstances—crossing the tracks outside of a designated crossing, distraction, poor visibility—remain to be confirmed, while an investigation has been launched to shed light on the incident.
Following the accident, authorities are reminding pedestrians and motorists of a message of caution: railway tracks are reserved exclusively for trains, crossing them must only be done at designated crossings, crossing at any point is taking a serious risk.
This incident has reignited the debate on railway safety in Côte d'Ivoire, particularly in urban areas like Abobo, which are often frequented by reckless users or those lacking safe alternative crossings. The tragedy has left one family devastated and underscores the urgent need for increased public awareness and effective safety measures for railway infrastructure.
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