Accidents on public transportation are an unfortunate reality in the world today. These incidents can leave people in very difficult situations. This is the case in one nation. According to CNN, a train crash has taken place in Cameroon. The incident is causing much confusion in the area.
News of the crash arose late Saturday night. CNN is reporting that the incident took place in Eseka. The train was carrying several passengers when it suddenly derailed. About 70 people have been reported dead so far, and hundreds of others have been reported to be injured. Medical facilities in the area are treating many people, as some remain in critical condition due to the incident.
While several people in Cameroon and across the world are looking into the reason why the train came off the tracks, no specific information has been given. CNN is also reporting that officials dealing with the accident have not yet been able to identify the cause, but have launched a full investigation.
The news of this accident is especially sad, because more people than usual were using the trains for transportation. A bridge in the nation had recently become unavailable for use after it collapsed. Because of this, many people turned to the trains in order to get to where they needed to go. This incident along with the bridge has many people questioning the upkeep of facilities in the nation.
Accidents that result in the deaths of several civilians are always very heartbreaking to hear about, but sadly they do happen. As this investigation continues, officials in Cameroon need to look into what is causing all of these situations and what can be done to keep the people of the nation safe in the future. One can only hope that necessary measures will be taken as soon as possible.
