Breathless Hours... Details of a Terrifying Night for the Oujda–Talsint Bus in the Middle of the Valley!

The road connecting Oujda and Talsint—specifically in the Aït Yaqoub Valley between Beni Tjit and Talsint—was the site of a serious incident that nearly turned into a humanitarian tragedy due to the rising water level in the valley.

Despite the passengers’ objections and warnings to the driver about the danger of the situation, the driver continued across, causing the bus to lose one of its wheels and become stuck in the mud and rushing water, before members of the Royal Gendarmerie and local residents intervened to successfully evacuate the passengers on foot.

Efforts on the ground continued with the deployment of excavators and a specialized tow truck (Depannage) to recover the submerged bus and successfully pull it out without any loss of life.

This incident raises serious questions about the extent to which road safety regulations are being followed during inclement weather, and underscores the need to launch an investigation to determine responsibility and prevent the recurrence of such incidents that endanger citizens’ safety.