5-Storey Building Collapses on Kissy Road in Freetown During Heavy Rain

A five-storey building collapsed late last night on Kissy Road during heavy rainfall, injuring multiple people and crushing adjacent properties.

Emergency responders and community members are currently at the scene navigating the rubble to assess the full extent of the destruction and assist affected residents.

Reports indicate some individuals sustained injuries, though no confirmed information on fatalities is available as of press time.

Photographs from the scene show massive piles of debris where the five-storey structure once stood. The incident has immediately reignited local concerns regarding structural safety standards and the vulnerability of Freetown’s residential neighborhoods during the rainy season.

The collapse comes just weeks after another building disaster in the same area. On 7th April 2026, an unfinished building at 87 Blackhall Road, Kissy — just a short distance from the Kissy Road corridor — collapsed, killing two children and leaving a third child in critical condition. In that incident, the children were reportedly playing near the structure when part of the multi-storey building gave way.

Kissy is one of Freetown’s oldest and most densely populated suburbs.

Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the cause of the incident.

This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as authorities release more information.