Several Feared Dead After 40-foot Container Crash Along Mile-91 Highway

Reports reaching our desk have indicated that several people are reported dead along Mile 91-Moyamba highway after a 40-foot container somersaults on Sunday morning.

The crash, which occurred earlier on Sunday morning has reignited concerns about the deteriorating condition of long-distance vehicles operating on Sierra Leone’s roads.

Eyewitnesses report that the vehicle, bearing registration number ARN-557 and allegedly owned by an individual identified as Maada, veered off the highway and crashed into nearby bushland following a brake failure and loss of control.

The full extent of the casualties is still being assessed, though initial reports confirm multiple injuries.

Meanwhile, authorities are expected to investigate the incident, but early findings point to mechanical failure as the primary cause, an issue that has become all too common on Sierra Leone’s highways. Many of the long-haul trucks and container vehicles in operation are aged, poorly maintained, and ill-equipped for the country’s challenging road conditions.

This latest tragedy has sparked renewed calls for stricter vehicle inspection regulations, enforcement of road safety standards, and accountability from both vehicle owners and regulatory agencies.

Road and transport safety advocates warn that without urgent action, more lives will be lost to preventable accidents.

The Mile 91–Moyamba Junction crash is a grim reminder of the ticking time bombs on Sierra Leone’s highways. Experts warn that until the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority introduces systemic reforms to phase out dilapidated vehicles and enforce routine inspections, the nation will continue to pay the price in blood.