A tragic accident occurred Sunday morning when a 4x4 vehicle crashed into an ATM kiosk in Sanfily, Toliara, resulting in one fatality. The vehicle, traveling from the lycée Laurent Botokeky road at high speed, failed to navigate the curve leading to Bred bank in Sanfily. A small ATM kiosk positioned on the sidewalk at the curve was struck and destroyed by the 4x4 as it swerved out of control.
A man who had just withdrawn money from the ATM was struck by the vehicle and crushed. The 4x4 continued until it hit a residential wall several meters behind the kiosk. The man succumbed to his injuries. The kiosk attendant, who was inside at the time, sustained serious injuries and remains in intensive care at the hospital.
The 4x4 driver, avoiding an angry crowd, rushed to the police station. It remains unclear whether the vehicle experienced a mechanical failure or whether the driver lost control due to excessive speed.