A Gambian businessman lost his life in a fatal car accident near Ziguinchor, in the Casamance region, while his Senegalese side chick and her friend, who were with him at the time, survived.Â
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According to reports from Senegalese media, the man had picked up the two women to drive them to The Gambia for a weekend getaway when the accident occurred on Saturday, September 29, 2024.Â
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Local police and emergency services responded to the scene, where the two women were treated for minor injuries and taken to a nearby hospital.Â
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The man, however, succumbed to severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Authorities believe speeding may have been a factor in the accident.Â
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The deceased’s identity has not been disclosed, though he was described as a businessman who divided his time between Guinea-Bissau, Casamance, and The Gambia.Â
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