A baby and a seven-year-old child lost their lives in the night of Wednesday to Thursday in Matam, when a wall en banco collapsed on their family. The tragedy occurred as heavy rains accompanied by rafales battered the region. The strong precipitations have caused major flooding in several quarters, damaging many homes. The wall, weakened by the weather, collapsed in the middle of the night, trapping the victims. On the spot, the local authorities have ordered the demolition of the rest of the structure in order to prevent new accidents.
Matam: two children die after the collapse of a wall during heavy rains
