A road accident in Balarijia, in the Jendouba North delegation of northwestern Tunisia, has left 12 people injured, including 11 agricultural workers and the driver of a pickup truck.

According to a report published by La Presse, the injured workers sustained injuries of varying severity. Civil Protection units responded to the scene and transported all 12 victims to hospital for medical treatment.

Regional health director Khalil Ghanjati confirmed the number of injured people in comments to Diwan FM.

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been established, and further details about the victims’ conditions have not been released.

The incident has renewed attention on road safety for agricultural workers, many of whom depend on road transport to reach farms and workplaces. Safe transportation and effective emergency response remain important concerns for rural communities.

Authorities have not announced further findings about the circumstances surrounding the crash.