A multi-vehicle accident close to the coastal city of Badagry, 70 kilometers from Lagos, Nigeria, has claimed the lifetime of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) personnel whereas a number of others have been rushed to close by hospitals with numerous accidents.
In a press release posted on-line, YWAM stated a bus carrying 15 group members coming back from a regional meeting in Benin was concerned in a multi-vehicle accident close to Badagry on November 2, 2024. The mission group introduced that Jean Serge Mienahou, working with YWAM Congo Brazzaville misplaced his life within the accident and added that household and associates have been knowledgeable.
Two different YWAM workers with critical accidents had been admitted to the hospital. Medical doctors examined Tchando Matthieu from Benin and located he was bleeding on the mind, “which could be very critical.” He was put right into a medically induced coma, from which medical doctors deliberate to convey him out.
“It’s a matter of life and loss of life that they’ll get up, so please pray urgently,” YWAM wrote on its web site.
Evariste Gbejihounde, additionally from Benin, was handled for inner bleeding within the stomach and two damaged ribs. The group requested for prayers in hopes {that a} scheduled CAT scan would reveal the supply of the interior bleeding. On the identical time, Togo's Tomsuwa Cosme had what initially seemed to be critical accidents however was handled and his situation deteriorated to secure.
“A few of the remaining passengers required minor remedy and ongoing medical analysis, however we’re grateful that each one others concerned are secure and on their manner house,” YWAM reassured.
In February 2024, a site visitors accident in Tanzania claimed the lives of 8 missionaries connected to YWAM. A number of others had been hospitalized, handled and launched. Christian Day by day beforehand reported that the loss of life fee from street accidents in sub-Saharan Africa is 27 per 100,000 inhabitants, thrice the European common and effectively above the worldwide common of 18, based on the United Nations Financial Fee for Europe (UNECE).
Jean Todt, the UN Secretary-Common's Particular Envoy for Street Security, highlighted Africa's disproportionate vulnerability to street accidents. He emphasised that street accidents are the main reason behind loss of life amongst youth in Africa and pressured the pressing want for motion.
A current report by the Africa Growth Group (AFdB) titled “Mortality in Africa: Proportion of street fatalities” revealed that street accidents account for 25% of all injury-related deaths in Africa. Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco are experiencing notably excessive loss of life tolls.
The AFdB report outlined methods to cut back street fatalities, together with bettering street infrastructure and imposing street security measures. Nevertheless, enforcement stays weak throughout the continent.
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