Rescue workers have recovered 12 bodies after landslides devastated a road in western Cameroon, with officials indicating there is little chance of finding survivors.
The regional governor of Ouest, Augustine Awa Fonka, confirmed the news, saying, “There is no longer any possibility of finding survivors,” according to broadcaster CRTV.
The landslides struck the Dschang cliff road on Tuesday, with a second landslide hitting as emergency teams used heavy equipment to clear debris.
Vehicles affected included three passenger coaches, five smaller vehicles, and several motorbikes. The last body was recovered on Saturday morning, though the search continues for dozens still unaccounted for.
Cameroon’s roads are known to be treacherous, with an estimated 3,000 traffic-related deaths annually. The latest landslide disaster follows a tragic accident in early September when a tractor-trailer carrying passengers plunged into a ravine near Dschang, resulting in eight deaths and dozens of injuries.
