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A tipper truck was reportedly set on fire by angry youths in Kenema City on Monday, 15 June 2026, following a fatal road accident that allegedly claimed the life of a young boy identified as Sheku Kosia.
The tragic incident occurred along the RTI axis of the city, where the truck allegedly knocked down and killed the boy. News of the incident quickly spread through the area, drawing large crowds of residents and onlookers to the scene.
According to reports, tensions escalated shortly after the accident, prompting some aggrieved youths to set the vehicle ablaze in apparent reaction to the child’s death. The truck was engulfed in flames as emotions ran high among community members mourning the loss of the young victim.
Witnesses described scenes of grief and anger as residents gathered around the accident site. The death of the boy has shocked many in the community, with calls growing for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities had not released an official statement on the accident or the destruction of the truck as of the time of publication. Details regarding the driver involved and any potential arrests remain unclear.
The incident has once again highlighted concerns about road safety and the need for greater caution among motorists, particularly in densely populated communities where pedestrians, including children, are at heightened risk.
Residents have urged authorities to ensure that justice is served through lawful processes while also intensifying efforts to promote road safety and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Investigations into the incident are expected to determine the exact circumstances that led to the fatal collision and the subsequent burning of the vehicle.
The unfortunate death of the boy is an accident. The resident setting the Tipper truck ablaze is a criminal offence. The truck belongs to someone and it is in Kenema to serve the community. This idea of mob justice have lead to so many unfortunate incident. We do not want that as a community. RTI is near the airport police station. Civilians should allow lawful authorities to hand situations instead of taking the law into their hands. I hope and pray that justice would be served on both the driver if the accident was as a result of his reckless driving and the main perpetrators who set the vehicle ablaze.