Traffic accidents in Tunisia - 2025

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Béja : Ten Injured in Collision Between a Vehicle and a Louage Taxi​

By R
| 26 mars 2025



On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, a traffic accident happened on Regional Road No. 52, connecting Nefza to Béja. The incident involved a collision between a louage taxi and a private car.

According to reports, ten people were wounded in the crash, including three in critical condition. The remaining seven victims suffered minor injuries and panic attacks.

Civil Protection teams quickly arrived at the scene, providing first aid before transporting the injured to the Béja Regional Hospital for necessary medical care.

A Civil Protection source confirmed these details to Tunisie Numérique’s correspondent.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident to determine its cause.

Béja: Ten Injured in Collision Between a Vehicle and a Louage Taxi - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 Partages On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, a traffic accident happened on Regional Road No. 52, connecting Nefza to Béja. The incident involved a collision between a louage taxi and a private car. According to reports, ten people were wounded in the crash, including three...

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Tunisia – Authorities take action against a reckless driver of a shared taxi​

By R
| 28 mars 2025



Security services impounded a shared taxi after a video emerged showing it traveling at breakneck speed and against the traffic in the Ez Zahrouni area, west of the capital.

According to an informed security source, the driver’s documents were seized, and the required legal proceedings were initiated against him, as part of the fight against traffic violations that pose a threat to the safety of road users. His behavior sparked strong dissatisfaction on social media, with citizens calling for stricter control of the public transportation sector to ensure compliance with traffic laws and protect the safety of passengers and bystanders.

Tunisia – Authorities take action against a reckless driver of a shared taxi - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesSecurity services impounded a shared taxi after a video emerged showing it traveling at breakneck speed and against the traffic in the Ez Zahrouni area, west of the capital. According to an informed security source, the driver’s documents were seized, and the...

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Beja : Collision between a car and a rental taxi leaves 10 injured



A source from the regional directorate of civil protection in Beja informed the Tunisie Numérique correspondent that a road accident occurred on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the entrance to the city of Amdoun.

The accident involved a light vehicle and a rental taxi, leaving 10 people injured with injuries of varying severity.

Civil protection teams quickly arrived at the scene and transported the injured to the local hospital in Amdoun for necessary treatment, according to the same source.

Béja: Une collision entre une voiture et un taxi louage fait 10 blessés - Tunisie

Une source de la direction régionale de la protection civile à Béja a annoncé au correspondant de Tunisie Numérique qu’un accident de la route s’est

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Kairouan : 16 injured in two-vehicle collision​

By R
| 1 avril 2025



A traffic accident happened on Tuesday near Oues Thamda in the Oueslatia district of Kairouan Governorate.

The accident occurred when two vehicles collided, wounding 16 people, who were taken to the hospital by Civil Protection units in three ambulances.

According to ONSR data, from January 1 to March 27, 2025, 996 road accidents in Tunisia resulted in 225 deaths and 1,322 injuries.

Kairouan: 16 injured in two-vehicle collision - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesA traffic accident happened on Tuesday near Oues Thamda in the Oueslatia district of Kairouan Governorate. The accident occurred when two vehicles collided, wounding 16 people, who were taken to the hospital by Civil Protection units in three ambulances...

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3 brothers die following a collision with a train



By Souleymane Loum | March 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM

A terrible accident occurred yesterday afternoon, Sunday, March 30, on the Kamel El Borjine railway line, causing the death of three brothers, according to a security source quoted by Mosaïque FM.

A train struck a vehicle; two passengers died at the scene, and the third succumbed to his injuries at the Msaken Regional Hospital, the same source said.

The remains have been handed over to the autopsy department, and investigations into this tragedy are ongoing.

3 frères périssent suite à une collision avec un train - Tunisie

Un terrible accident s'est produit hier dimanche 30 mars dans l'après-midi, sur le tronçon ferroviaire Kamel El Borjine, causant le décès de 3 frères,

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Beja : 5 injured in road accident



By D. | April 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM

A road accident occurred this Wednesday, April 2, 2025, on regional road No. 52, connecting Beja to Nefza, at kilometer 16.

The accident involved two vehicles carrying a total of 7 people.

Civil protection teams responded to the scene and transported 5 injured people to the Beja regional hospital for necessary treatment, an official from the regional directorate of civil protection told the Tunisie Numérique correspondent.

Béja: 5 blessés dans un accident de la route - Tunisie

Un accident de la circulation s'est produit ce mercredi 2 avril 2025 sur la route régionale n°52, reliant Béja à Nefza, au niveau du kilomètre 16.

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Road Accidents : 256 Deaths and 1,384 Injuries in the First Quarter of 2025



By M T | April 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM

From January 1 to March 31, 2025, the number of road accidents reached 1,069, approximately 400 fewer accidents than in the first quarter of 2024, representing a 27% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, according to updated statistics from the National Road Safety Observatory (ONSR).

The number of deaths caused by road accidents stands at 256, a slight increase compared to the same period in 2024 (244 deaths).

Furthermore, these accidents resulted in 1,384 injuries, a number also down compared to the same period last year.
The ONSR indicates that 40.3% of these accidents are due to inattention and lack of vigilance on the part of drivers.

Accidents de la route: 256 morts et 1384 blessés au premier trimestre 2025

Du 1er janvier au 31 mars 2025, le nombre d’accidents de la route a atteint 1069, soit environ 400 accidents de moins qu’au premier trimestre 2024, ce qui

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Tragedy in Béja : Young Man Hit by Train, Mental Illness Possible​

By R
| 8 avril 2025



A tragedy happened on the morning of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Béja-Sud, in the town of El Maâgoula.
A young pedestrian was fatally hit by a train coming from Jendouba and heading for Tunis.

According to initial information reported by a local source to Tunisie Numérique, the victim may have been a person suffering from mental disorders.

The exact circumstances of the accident remain to be determined. An investigation has been opened.

Tragedy in Béja: Young Man Hit by Train, Mental Illness Possible - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesA tragedy happened on the morning of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Béja-Sud, in the town of El Maâgoula. A young pedestrian was fatally hit by a train coming from Jendouba and heading for Tunis. According to initial information reported by a local source to...

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Serious accident in Sousse : shared taxi collides with a minibus, killing two and injuring nine​

By R
| 9 avril 2025



A road accident occurred this morning, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in the region of El Mahadhba, part of the Sidi Bou Ali delegation in the governorate of Sousse. The tragedy resulted in two deaths on the spot and nine injuries.

According to Radio Nationale, the accident occurred due to a collision between a shared taxi and a minibus transporting workers. The wounded were evacuated to the Sahloul University Hospital in Sousse for necessary treatment. The condition of two of the injured individuals is reported to be critical.

Serious accident in Sousse: shared taxi collides with a minibus, killing two and injuring nine - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 Partages A road accident occurred this morning, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in the region of El Mahadhba, part of the Sidi Bou Ali delegation in the governorate of Sousse. The tragedy resulted in two deaths on the spot and nine injuries. According to Radio Nationale, the...

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Sousse Accident : Death toll rises to 3



By Souleymane Loum | April 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM

The collision that occurred this Wednesday morning, April 9, in the town of El Mhadhba-Ouest caused two deaths instantly, and one injured person died shortly after. The accident occurred on local road No. 813, which connects Sidi Bou Ali and Menzel Gare.

A shared taxi and a small bus carrying workers collided head-on in this town, which falls under the Sidi Bou Ali delegation in the Sousse governorate. The collision left several injured, one of whom is in critical condition. They were taken to Sahloul University Hospital in Sousse.

Sousse-Accident : Le bilan monte à 3 morts - Tunisie

Le choc qui s’est produit ce mercredi 9 avril au matin au niveau de la localité El Mhadhba-Ouest a causé 2 décès sur le coup et un blessé est mort peu

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Sfax : 7 Injured in a Collision Between a “Louage” and a Car​

By R
| 10 avril 2025



Rescue and relief teams from the Regional Directorate of Civil Protection in Sfax intervened following a traffic accident on Airport Road, kilometer 5, Sfax, involving a collision between a “louage” (shared taxi) and a private car.

The accident resulted in 7 people sustaining various wounds of differing severity. They were provided with first aid and moved to Habib Bourguiba University Hospital. Both vehicles were removed from the public road, according to the spokesperson for Civil Protection.

Sfax: 7 Injured in a Collision Between a "Louage" and a Car - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 Partages Rescue and relief teams from the Regional Directorate of Civil Protection in Sfax intervened following a traffic accident on Airport Road, kilometer 5, Sfax, involving a collision between a “louage” (shared taxi) and a private car. The accident resulted in 7...

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Manouba : An individual throws stones at a stopped train thanks to a video on social media



By M T | April 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM

After a video was posted on social media showing an individual throwing stones at a train near Manouba station, security units belonging to the Public Transport Protection Service managed to identify and arrest the perpetrator in record time. "He was intoxicated at the time of his arrest," reads a statement from the General Directorate of National Security.

The individual was taken to the Manouba National Security station, where he was taken into custody for "damage to public property and intoxicated state," after consultation with the representative of the public prosecutor's office. The investigation is continuing.

Manouba: Un individu jette des pierres sur un train arrêté grâce à une vidéo sur les réseaux sociaux

Après la diffusion sur les réseaux sociaux d’une vidéo montrant un individu lançant des pierres sur un train au niveau de la gare de Manouba, les unités

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Accident on the Béja-Tunis Highway : Heavy Truck Overturns



By Donia Zeghidi | April 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM

This morning, Friday, April 11, 2025, a road accident occurred on the A3 highway, connecting Béja to Tunis, near Majaz al-Bab.

The incident caused a heavy truck loaded with flour to overturn.

The accident caused significant material damage to the vehicle, but no injuries or loss of life, according to a well-informed source in a statement to Tunisie Numérique's correspondent in the region.

Accident sur l'autoroute Béja-Tunis : renversement d'un camion lourd - Tunisie

Ce matin du vendredi 11 avril 2025 un accident de la route a eu lieu sur l’autoroute A3, reliant Béja à Tunis, à hauteur de Majaz al-Bab. L'incident a

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Tunisia – Bizerte : Yet another tragedy in the "death processions" of the Baccalaureate in Sports



By LM | April 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Bizerte experienced two traffic accidents in the Sidi Ahmed and Corniche areas, which resulted in the death of one student and the injury of 12 others who were aboard two cars as part of a "death procession" for the Baccalaureate in Sports, according to a source at the Bizerte University Hospital.

A car carrying seven students celebrating the Baccalaureate in Sports overturned in the Corniche area, resulting in the death of one student and the injury of six of her companions. During the same period, another car with six students on board was also involved in a traffic accident on the Sidi Ahmed road.

Civil Defense responded and transported the injured to the Habib Bougatfa University Hospital in Bizerte.

Tunisie – Bizerte : Un énième drame des « cortèges de la mort » du Bac Sport - Tunisie

Bizerte a connu deux accidents de la circulation dans les zones de Sidi Ahmed et la Corniche, qui ont causé la mort d'une élève et la blessure de 12

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Tunisia : Student killed in van overturn in Kasserine​

By R
| 15 avril 2025



A traffic accident involving the overturning of a light truck caused the death of a sixth-grade student this evening, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at El Kharroub Primary School, in the commune of Salloum, Hassi El Farid district, Kasserine governorate.

Several other students were wounded in the accident and were transferred to Badreddine Alaoui Regional Hospital in Kasserine for treatment.

According to preliminary data, two of them suffered injuries of varying severity, and three others suffered minor injuries, according to Mustapha Dhibi, a member of the Hassi al-Farid local council.

Tunisia: Student killed in van overturn in Kasserine - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesA traffic accident involving the overturning of a light truck caused the death of a sixth-grade student this evening, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at El Kharroub Primary School, in the commune of Salloum, Hassi El Farid district, Kasserine governorate. Several...

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Accidents : -25.04% and many lives saved, finally the virtuous circle?



By Souleymane Loum | April 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM

The latest figures from the National Road Safety Observatory (ONSR) give good reason to hope that a virtuous circle is beginning. The ONSR reports a sharp decline in the number of traffic accidents from the beginning of this year to April 17, 2025. Road accidents have fallen by 25.04% compared to the same period last year…

The number of collisions recorded has fallen from 1,741 during the first four months of 2024 to 1,305 in 2025, according to a press release posted on the organization's official website.

This clear improvement is reflected in the decline in the number of road deaths, from 329 to 313, a decrease of 4.86%, the same source indicates. This is even more marked with the number of injured, which fell from 2,337 during the first four months of 2024 to 1,786 in the same period in 2025, a decrease of 26.14%.

Accidents : -25,04% et beaucoup de vies sauvées, enfin le cercle vertueux? - Tunisie

Les derniers chiffres de l'Observatoire National de la Sécurité Routière (ONSR) donnent de bonnes raisons d'espérer quant à un cercle vertueux qui

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Tunisia – Sidi Bouzid : A 10-year-old girl and her sister died when a van crashed on their way to school ​

By rima

24 April 2025



A traffic accident happened on the morning of Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the delegation of Saida, in the governorate of Sidi Bouzid, resulting in the death of a schoolgirl, around 10 years old, and the injury of her sister, according to statements made to the press by Habib Misaoui, the Secretary General of the Primary Education Union in Saida.

The two sisters reportedly fell from the back of a pickup truck while on their way to school.

The Saida Primary School confirmed the tragic death of the student through an announcement on its official Facebook page.

Tunisia – Sidi Bouzid: A 10-year-old girl and her sister died when a van crashed on their way to school - Tunisie

A traffic accident happened on the morning of Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the delegation of Saida, in the governorate of Sidi Bouzid, resulting in the death of a schoolgirl, around 10 years old, and the injury of her sister, according to statements made to the press by Habib Misaoui, the...

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Béja – Car and Agricultural Tractor Collide: 3 Injured​

By Yassine Atoui

3 May 2025



A traffic accident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the El Aghoual area of Sidi Ismaïl, within the Béja Sud delegation. The incident involved a collision between a car and an agricultural tractor, resulting in three people being injured.

Civil protection units promptly arrived at the scene, where they provided first aid to the victims before transporting them to the hospital for the necessary medical care, according to Tunisie Numérique’s regional correspondent.

Béja – Car and Agricultural Tractor Collide: 3 Injured

A traffic accident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the El Aghoual area of Sidi Ismaïl, within the Béja Sud delegation. The incident involved a collision between a car and an agricultural tractor, resulting in three people being injured. Civil protection units promptly...

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Tataouine : Three Dead in Collision Between a Car and a Truck



By M T | May 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM

A tragic road accident occurred this afternoon on National Road No. 19 (Remada Road), near Oued Dkouk in Tataouine Governorate.

The accident, involving a Tunisian-registered car and a Libyan truck, claimed the lives of three people from the same family: a man, his mother, and his wife.

Tataouine: Trois morts dans la collision entre un véhicule et un camion

Un tragique accident de la route a eu lieu cet après-midi sur la route nationale n°19 (route de Remada), au niveau de Oued Dkouk dans le gouvernorat de

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Tunisia – More than 400 deaths in road accidents since the beginning of the year



By LM | May 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM

The president of the Tunisian Road Safety Association, Bilel Al-Ounifi, indicated that since the beginning of the year and up to May 15, 1,723 traffic accidents have been recorded, resulting in 403 deaths, compared to 2,209 traffic accidents during the same period last year, resulting in 399 deaths.

In an interview with Al-Jawhara FM today, he added that the statistics indicate the severity of the recorded accidents, which have seen an increase in the number of deaths, noting that "what we are experiencing on the roads is road terrorism in the full sense of the term."

Al-Ounifi explained that there is a "total resignation" regarding the issue of road safety and accident prevention, which, according to him, "is no longer a priority."

Tunisie – Plus de 400 morts dans des accidents de la route depuis le début de l’année - Tunisie

Le président de l'Association tunisienne de sécurité routière, Bilel Al-Ounifi, a indiqué que depuis le début de l'année et jusqu'au 15 mai, 1.723

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