The city of Meknes witnessed a tragic incident on the morning of Sunday, December 8, 2024, when a fatal traffic accident occurred on the road leading to the Souriya area. The accident resulted in the death of two educators and left a third teacher with severe injuries.
According to informed sources, the victims were identified as Professor Said El Hamdaoui, who taught Islamic Education at the Anassi annex, and Professor Ibrahim Lahnati, who was a teacher in the rural community of El Mahaya. The two professors were on their way back from their workplace on the last day of classes before the start of the second interim holiday when the tragic accident occurred.
The third teacher, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained serious injuries that necessitated his immediate transfer to the Mohammed V Regional Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
This unfortunate incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need to take necessary measures to improve road infrastructure and increase awareness of traffic rules. The accident also raises questions about the conditions of teachers’ commutes and their safety during trips to and from their workplaces.
It is expected that the relevant authorities will launch a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances and causes of the accident, with the aim of taking necessary measures to prevent the recurrence of such tragic incidents in the future.
This accident represents a significant loss for the education sector in the region, as it lost two of its distinguished staff members. Undoubtedly, this event will leave a profound impact on their colleagues, students, and the entire educational community in Meknes.