“We in Ukraine are deeply saddened by the news of the terrible bus accident in the Senegalese region of Caffrin, which claimed many lives. My thoughts go to the families of the victims, I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Ukraine stands by Senegal on this tragic day,” he wrote.
Kuleba tweeted in two languages - French is English.
We in Ukraine are deeply saddened by the news of a terrible bus accident in the Senegalese region of Kaffrine which claimed many lives. My thoughts go to the families of the victims and I wish a speedy recovery to the wounded. Ukraine stands with Senegal on this tragic day.
— Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) January 8, 2023
Two buses collided at night in Senegal on a major highway. According to preliminary data, a tire burst on one of the buses and the car drove into the oncoming lane. Local authorities immediately reported 40 dead following an accident, later, referring to the recount at the morgue, they announced that there were 39 victims, noted in AFP extension.