A 60-year-old woman was fatally struck by a truck while collecting recyclables in Touba, Senegal, on Tuesday, prompting a police investigation and highlighting the risks faced by those working in the informal waste sector [[1]]. The incident occurred at a local refuse site known as “kamb ya,” a common area for scavengers seeking to earn a livelihood through sorting and reselling discarded materials. Authorities have taken the truck driver into custody as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death [[2]].
A 60-year-old woman collecting recyclable materials was fatally struck by a truck in Touba, Senegal, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at a waste disposal site known locally as “kamb ya,” situated between the communities of Tawfekh and Tindodi.
According to reports, the truck driver, identified as M. Ngom, accidentally hit the woman while she was sorting through refuse at the site. The accident prompted a response from the Ndindy proximity brigade, led by Adjudant-chef Ndiaye, who arrived to investigate.
Following standard procedure and at the request of investigators, firefighters recovered the woman’s body and transported it to a local morgue. The case underscores the dangers faced by those who rely on waste collection for their livelihood.
M. Ngom is currently in custody, facing questioning in connection with the incident. The Ndindy gendarmerie, operating under the Touba Compagnie, has launched a full investigation to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
Police have not released further details at this time, but the investigation is ongoing.
