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Lorry hits bridge in Zogbodomey, killing one and injuring five

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Map: Zogbodomey, Benin

A lorry carrying bricks hit a bridge in Zogbodomey, southern Benin, after a front tyre burst. The accident on 18 October 2026 killed one person and seriously injured five, who were taken to hospital, and disrupted traffic, Sèdohoun radio reports.

A lorry carrying bricks to Cotonou hit a bridge on the Zakpo-Hlagba-Dénou road, in the Massi district of Zogbodomey, on Sunday 18 October. The accident killed one person and seriously injured five others, 24haubenin reports.

The incident occurred at around 3.30pm after a front tyre burst, causing the heavy goods vehicle to lose control. The injured were taken to hospital for treatment, according to 24haubenin.

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