49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down

Two people, however, managed to survive after walking more than 50 kilometers on foot to a nearby water source and then onwards to Assamaka, where the pair were able to alert the authorities, the Agadez governorate said on social media. Assamaka is a main crossing point between Niger and Algeria, but also close to the Mali frontier.

49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down

Tragedy strikes as 49 people die of thirst in Niger desert after their truck breaks down. Learn more about the harrowing incident near Assamaka. Read More: https://punchng.com/49-die-of-thirst-in-niger-desert-after-truck-breaks-down/

By Punch Newspapers