The city of Divo was shaken by two major accidents on Friday, April 10, 2026. Involving both two-wheelers and automobiles, these tragedies caused the death of a man in his forties and left several others critically injured.

1. Fatal collision in Konankro

The first tragedy occurred in broad daylight in the Konankro district. A head-on collision of extreme violence pitted a motorcycle against a passenger vehicle.

1. Human toll: The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old man, died instantly.
2. Car driver: The 45-year-old man driving the vehicle escaped unharmed.
3. Update: The victim's body was taken into the care of the funeral home after the authorities completed their investigation. Negligence or a lack of vigilance is suspected.

2. Double serious injury in Briboré

A few hours later, the alert was raised again in the Briboré district. This time, a motorcycle collided with a municipal taxi .

1. Victims: Two young men aged 23 and 20 .
2. Severity of injuries: * One suffers from a double open fracture of the tibias .
3. The other presents with severe back injuries.
4. Medical care: Stabilized by the civilian firefighters of Lôh-Djiboua, the victims were urgently transported to the CHR of Divo .

Road safety put to the test

These tragic events raise once again the question of coexistence between motorcyclists and motorists in expanding urban areas.

The factors identified as contributing factors:

1. Failure to comply with the highway code.
2. The absence of protective equipment (helmets).
3. Excessive speed in urban areas.

Faced with this surge in accidents, local authorities are now being called upon to strengthen controls and increase awareness campaigns in order to put an end to this tragic series.

Caution remains essential for all users.