Six people have been killed in a horrific traffic collision on a road in the Green Mountain, according to local and medical sources. Sources indicated on Saturday that the accident resulted in the deaths of members of two families from the city of Derna. A group of injured individuals were initially taken to Al Qubba Hospital and then transferred to a hospital in Derna, where some were reported to be in critical condition. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances and causes of the accident, amid local calls for increased road safety measures.

Source: Libya Observer January 18, 2026 20:51 UTC