Bizerte: Vehicle fatally strikes two siblings from the same family

Tragedy struck the Bizerte governorate on Saturday afternoon when a horrific road accident claimed the lives of two young siblings. A 14-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister were fatally struck by a speeding car, leaving their family and the community in mourning. The incident occurred on a road leading from Tunis to Bizerte city.

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Deux élèves, âgés de 14 et 16 ans et appartenant à la même famille, ont perdu la vie samedi après-midi dans un accident de la route survenu dans le gouvernorat de Bizerte, a indiqué une source sécuritaire.

According to initial reports from security sources, the driver of a light vehicle lost control of the car, causing it to skid and collide with the two young pedestrians. The impact was immediate and fatal, with both siblings pronounced dead at the scene. The driver has been taken into custody, and the public prosecutor's office has been informed.

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Selon les premières informations, l’accident s’est produit suite au dérapage d’une voiture légère en provenance de Tunis et se dirigeant vers la ville de Bizerte.

The National Guard has initiated a thorough investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding this devastating accident. Such incidents underscore the critical importance of road safety and responsible driving, especially in areas with pedestrian traffic. The loss of two young lives in such a sudden and violent manner is a profound tragedy for the region.

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Le conducteur aurait perdu le contrôle du véhicule, qui a percuté les deux victimes sur place, causant leur décès immédiat.