A serious traffic accident occurred on Sunday, 20 September 2026, at around 11 am in Labota, in the sub-prefecture of Mambia, Kindia prefecture. The incident involved a heavy goods vehicle and three public transport vehicles. According to reports from the scene, the collision caused significant material damage and severely disrupted traffic on the RN1 highway, a major route connecting Conakry to Kindia.
The provisional toll from the hospital reported four deaths and ten injuries, with some victims seriously affected. The accident occurred when a semi-trailer traveling from Kindia collided with three public transport vehicles. Labilé Loua, secretary-general of the rural commune of Mambia, stated that the truck was traveling at high speed before hitting the other vehicles. Three people died on the spot in a Toyota Verso vehicle.
A total of 14 victims were transported to the Dr Alpha Oumar Diallo regional hospital in Kindia. The bodies of the deceased were taken to the morgue, while the injured were admitted to the emergency department. Dr Camara Moussa, a dentist and hospital communication officer, provided an update on their care. The hospital has taken all necessary steps to ensure rapid and optimal care for the victims.
According to medical staff, the nature and severity of the injuries vary from patient to patient, ranging from minor wounds to severe polytrauma. An individual assessment will be conducted to consider evacuating some injured patients to higher-level healthcare facilities in Conakry if necessary. The hospital's resources are being utilized to provide care for the victims.
Among the 14 victims, four people died, including two women and two men. Three of them are believed to have died at the scene of the accident. The circumstances of the fourth death were not immediately clear. The ten other victims, including six women, three men, and one boy, were quickly admitted to the emergency department for treatment.
An investigation is expected to be launched by the competent authorities to determine the exact circumstances of this fatal collision on the RN1 highway. The local community is concerned about the frequency of accidents on this route and the need for increased safety measures. The authorities have not yet commented on the potential causes of the accident.
The victims' families and friends have been affected by this tragic event. The community is coming together to provide support to those affected. Local officials are working to restore order and ensure that traffic flows smoothly on the RN1 highway.
Key points
- Four people were killed and ten others injured in a collision involving a heavy goods vehicle and three public transport vehicles in Labota, Guinea.
