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Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
news BBC World June 5, 2026 at 9:37 AM

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

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