Fatal Car Accident in Jerada
In a heartbreaking incident that occurred on May 20, 2026, a woman tragically lost her life, and her young daughter, along with another woman, sustained varying degrees of injuries due to a car accident in Jerada. The accident unfolded in the early afternoon on Ibn Al-Haytham Street in the neighborhood of Ouled Hamoussa, when a light vehicle veered off course and collided with the storefronts of local shops situated on the sidewalk.
According to reports from local sources, the driver of the vehicle lost control, leading to the unfortunate incident where the car struck the front of a bakery and a grocery store. This devastating collision resulted in the immediate death of the woman at the scene. Emergency responders swiftly transported the injured individuals, including a seven-year-old girl and two women, to the regional hospital in Jerada for urgent medical care.
Authorities, along with national police and civil protection services, promptly arrived at the scene to secure the area and manage traffic flow. Meanwhile, the body of the deceased was taken to the morgue for further procedures, while the police initiated a judicial inquiry under the supervision of the public prosecutor to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident and determine legal responsibilities.
As reported by alhadattv.ma.
