Updated On: 07 December, 2024 02:41 PM IST | Abidjan | AP
Ten of the 26 killed died in a fire that followed the collision, according to the ministry.

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A fiery crash involving two minibuses in Ivory Coast on Friday killed at least 26 people and injured 28 more, authorities said. The two vehicles collided in Brokoua, a village in the centre west of the country, the transportation ministry said in a statement without providing further details. However, the statement said an investigation was launched.
Ten of the 26 killed died in a fire that followed the collision, according to the ministry. Videos from the scene from local media outlets showed the two vehicles in flames. ¿The Minister of Transport invites, once again, all road users to be more vigilant in road traffic, by respecting traffic regulations,¿ the statement read.