
A Gambian businessman tragically lost his life in a car accident near Ziguinchor in the Casamance region of Senegal on Saturday, September 29, 2024.
The businessman had been driving with his Senegalese mistress and her friend, who both survived the accident.
According to Senegalese media reports, the man was en route to The Gambia for a weekend getaway with the two women when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Local police and emergency services responded to the scene, where the two women were treated for minor injuries and taken to a nearby hospital.
The man, however, succumbed to severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities believe speeding may have been a factor in the accident.
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.
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