Sahel Metro Line Hit by Two Separate Incidents on Tuesday Morning
A student was killed in Monastir and a train derailed in Mahdia, with no injuries reported among passengers.
Monastir – Fatal Collision
A middle‑school student was fatally struck by a light‑metro vehicle while crossing the tracks. Civil protection teams and police responded immediately, confirming the death and removing the body. An investigation has been opened to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.
Mahdia – Locomotive Derailment
In the governorate of Mahdia, a Sahel Metro locomotive derailed, disrupting service between Mahdia and Monastir. No passengers were injured, but the incident caused significant delays on the line. Maintenance crews from the operating company acted quickly to re‑rail the locomotive and repair the damage, allowing rail traffic to resume gradually.
