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12 farm workers injured in tunisia road accident

a collision between two light trucks on regional road 59 injured 12 agricultural workers and two drivers on october 28, 2026.

12 agricultural workers were injured on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, when two light trucks collided on regional road number 59. The accident occurred in the Bulla Regia area, near Jendouba, as the workers were traveling to their fields. The injured were transported to the University Hospital of Jendouba for treatment.

The collision involved two light trucks, and in addition to the 12 farm laborers, the drivers of both vehicles sustained injuries. Five of the workers and one driver were kept under medical observation after receiving initial care. Civil protection agents responded to the scene to assist the victims.

This incident highlights the daily risks faced by agricultural workers in Jendouba governorate who rely on collective transport to reach their workplaces. The exact circumstances of the crash and any resulting responsibilities have not yet been determined.

Why it matters12 agricultural workers were injured when the transport they were using to reach their fields was involved in a road accident.