Four-Year-Old Girl, Several Others Injured as Two Vehicles Collide on Bo-Taiama Highway
Deborah Sorie A four-year-old girl and several other people have been injured following a collision involving a commercial taxi and a private vehicle along the Bo-Taiama Highway.
The child, identified as Marie, reportedly sustained bleeding and a cut to her nose during the accident on November 5, 2026.
According to Madie Kabba, Officer-in-Charge of Mofombo Maternal and Child Health Post (MCHP), Marie was among those injured in the collision.
The commercial vehicle, with registration number ARL 754, was driven by Kamoh Kemoh Mansaray, while the private vehicle, bearing registration number BAU 849, was driven by Nabieu Conteh.
A report by Classic Media Empire indicated that the taxi was travelling from Bo towards Senehun, while the private car was heading from Freetown towards Bo when the collision occurred.
The driver of the private vehicle said he was travelling with his family when he noticed the taxi approaching at high speed. He claimed he attempted to move aside to avoid the collision but was unable to prevent the impact. He added that his family members were not physically injured but were left shocked by the incident.
The injured victims were subsequently taken to Bo Government Hospital for medical attention. Their current conditions have not yet been established.
Following the accident, a delegation from the Bo Drivers’ Union, led by a representative identified as Mr Swaray, visited the scene and Mofombo Maternal and Child Health Post to assess the situation and express concern for those affected.
The incident has renewed concerns about the condition of the Bo-Taiama Highway, particularly potholes reportedly forcing motorists to manoeuvre around damaged sections of the road.