Macabre News: Road Accident Victims
The press is filled with tragic news of road accidents that mourn entire families. On Sunday, November 30, 2025, a tragic road accident occurred on the Tozeur road, in the Al-Aqila area, in the Gafsa-Sud governorate. A motorcycle left the road and hit an electric pole. Two young men were on the motorcycle, one of whom died instantly, while the other, seriously injured, succumbed to his injuries during transport to the hospital.
According to well-informed sources, the accident involved a truck that overturned onto a light vehicle carrying four members of the same family. All four family members succumbed to their serious injuries.
A tragic traffic accident occurred at the entrance to the city of Zarzis, near the football stadium, on the Ben Guerdane road. The accident involved a collision between a car and a motorcycle, resulting in the death of two people on the spot.
Awareness Campaigns
There is no shortage of awareness campaigns. Campaigns have been and are being organized in almost all regions in partnership with the Tunisian Federation of Insurance Companies and security units on the ground. The participation of insurers is important and gives an idea of the severity of the problem. "There are insurers who refuse to insure motorcycles, and if it weren't for the intervention of the authorities, we would never be able to get insured," admits a young man on his shiny motorcycle, which must have cost millions. The reason is simple: motorcyclists are undisciplined and too reckless.
"For me, the motorcycle is a childhood love. I ordered it as soon as I received my first paychecks. I feel good on it, and I prefer it to a brand-new presidential limousine. But I don't speed, our roads are not made for that, and I protect myself." As a poet, he admits that he "loves feeling the breeze on his cheeks, but a truck driver who loses control of his vehicle is always a possible bad encounter."
Indeed, this young man wears a beautiful helmet, and a second one is attached to the back seat.
The Last Concern
The helmet is not a concern for young and old people who drive motorcycles. "The helmet is essential for motorcyclists as it protects the head from shocks, significantly reduces the risk of death and head trauma, and is mandatory by law." In the event of a fall, it absorbs the impact and protects against abrasion on the road, while increasing visibility thanks to reflective devices. It is crucial to choose a well-adapted, approved helmet and wear it correctly attached," explains a surgeon at Charles Nicolle Hospital.
"We must not lose sight of the cost of an injured person or a death for society, following a motorcycle accident. In addition to human life, which is priceless, this lost person represents a significant loss for the country. We immediately take care of the victim. Radios, sometimes and often MRI, interventions, etc., while the hospital is never sure to recover its costs. There are those who are not insured."
Returning to Control Campaigns
Many people do not wear helmets. While the helmet is designed to absorb shocks in the event of a fall or collision, protecting the skull and brain. Helmets are regularly distributed to motorcyclists by the National Road Safety Observatory to raise awareness of the dangers of driving without a helmet. The problem lies in a manifest lack of discipline, combined with a lack of awareness of the danger.
So, how can the application of the law be enforced? Simply by returning to these impromptu checks at intersections, which have been effective, and multiplying awareness campaigns, without losing hope. Common sense will eventually prevail.
