Eight people died and forty-two others were injured in the collision.
The minibus driver tried to pass the lumber truck at around five in the morning, which is when the accident happened.
Sadly, the truck’s smoke clouded the driver’s view, leading the minibus to swerve and collide with the truck.
After being quickly called to the scene, emergency personnel took the injured to Goaso Municipal Hospital.
This devastating accident has left the community in mourning, as families grapple with the loss of their loved ones and pray for the recovery of the injured.