A serious accident linked to insecurity has marred the road linking Kita to Bamako this Monday, June 1, 2026. A passenger transport bus exploded after running over a mine between the towns of Sanakoro and Soribougou, causing a heavy human toll.

According to initial reports, the explosion has killed at least five people, while 38 others have been injured, ten of them seriously. The toll remains provisional and could change as rescue operations and assessments continue on the ground.

The tragedy occurred on this major road linking western Mali to the capital, Bamako. The explosion caused panic among passengers and surrounding populations, quickly mobilizing emergency services and security forces.

As soon as the alarm was raised, several rescue teams were dispatched to the scene to evacuate the injured to the nearest medical facilities. Defense and security forces also secured the area to prevent any further incidents and facilitate the treatment of the victims.

This tragic event comes amid a still worrying security situation in several regions of Mali, where the threat of improvised explosive devices continues to weigh on civilian populations and road users.

Authorities have not yet released details about the exact circumstances of the incident or the identities of the victims. An investigation is expected to be launched to shed light on this tragedy, which has reignited concerns about safety on the country's main roads.

Meanwhile, the families of the victims and the injured live in anguish, while the Malian nation is once again confronted with the dramatic consequences of persistent insecurity in certain areas of the territory.