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Nearly 50 die of thirst after lorry breaks down

About 50 people died of thirst in the Sahara after a lorry broke down, with only two survivors reaching authorities.
WHO: People traveling in the lorry
WHAT: Nearly 50 people died of thirst after a lorry broke down in the Sahara desert; two survivors trekked over 50 km to alert authorities.
WHEN: Jun 5, 2026 at 9:36 AM ET
WHERE: Sahara desert
WHY: The lorry broke down, leaving people stranded and leading to deaths from thirst.

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