Pupil Crushed to Death by School Bus Buried Amidst Tears in Freetown

02 July, 2024 |

Pupil Crushed to Death by School Bus Buried Amidst Tears in Freetown

Salamatu Y. Kamara

Elizabeth Mansaray, a pupil of the Methodist Girls High School (MGHS) hits by a school bus on Wednesday 26th June 2024, was yesterday 2nd July 2024 laid to rest.

The funeral ceremony was held at the Freetown City Hall, and was attended by the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education Conrad Sackey, , Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, staff of the Freetown City Council, Principal, teachers, and schoolmates of Methodist Girls High School, family and friends.

Elizabeth who was normally called Lizzie by family and friends was a Senior Secondary School (SSS) 2 student in the Pure Science department and was to turn 17 on July 4th before her tragic death.

Lizzie was said to be a bright, cheerful and promising young girl and she touched the heart of Al who knew her.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

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| 2024-07-02 12:40:40

The drivers of these school buses need to receive training on as and when to drive off, make sure the bus is properly parked before opening the door for pupils to embark or disembark from the bus. They should make a difference from these Poda Poda drivers and try to treat pupils as their kids at home.
| 2024-07-02 12:26:46

Gone so early. It is well with your soul. Nothing is being said about the bus driver, because he was at fault here recalling the first post of the accident. It was said by Sierraloaded that, "the bus driver did not completely come to a holt before opening the door of the bus." Maybe he did not even check before his next move. He must be repremanded and cautioned for careless driving or even sacked. We are waiting to hear from Sierraloaded.