Two-Car Crash at Mont-Ida Leaves 54-Year-Old in Serious Condition

A road accident involving two cars occurred on the Royal Road at Mont-Ida, in the south of Mauritius, on Friday 6 November, leaving one driver in a serious condition.

The collision involved two vehicles: one driven by a 24-year-old resident of Mont-Ida and the other by a 54-year-old resident of Sebastopol, a nearby locality. Three passengers were also travelling in the vehicles at the time of the crash.

All five people involved sustained injuries in the impact and were taken to hospital for treatment. The 54-year-old driver's condition was described as a cause for concern by medical staff. The other driver and the three passengers received the necessary care and were subsequently discharged and allowed to return home.

Breathalyser tests were carried out on both drivers at the scene and returned negative results, ruling out alcohol as a contributing factor in the accident.

Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the crash. No further details on the cause of the collision have been released at this stage.

Road safety remains a persistent concern in Mauritius. The island's road network, particularly stretches of the Royal Road that pass through built-up areas and villages, regularly sees accidents due to a combination of factors including speeding, narrow lanes and high traffic volumes.

Source: ION News