The Zuwara Security Directorate announced the death of seven citizens in a horrific traffic accident that occurred on Sunday, on the Zuwara-Ras Ajdir coastal road, noting that four other victims, including women and children, were treated.

The Directorate added in a statement that it immediately informed the ambulance and emergency services after receiving a report about the accident.

The directorate also confirmed that the Public Prosecution has been notified and an investigation has been initiated into the cause of the crash.