A four-year-old girl, identified as Marie, was among those injured in a collision involving a commercial taxi and a private vehicle along the Bo-Taiama Highway on November 5, 2026. According to Madie Kabba, Officer-in-Charge of Mofombo Maternal and Child Health Post (MCHP), Marie sustained bleeding and a cut to her nose during the accident. The incident occurred when the commercial vehicle, with registration number ARL 754, driven by Kamoh Kemoh Mansaray, collided with a private vehicle bearing registration number BAU 849, driven by Nabieu Conteh.
The commercial taxi was travelling from Bo towards Senehun, while the private car was heading from Freetown towards Bo when the collision occurred. A report by Classic Media Empire indicated that the driver of the private vehicle claimed he was travelling with his family when he noticed the taxi approaching at high speed. He stated that he attempted to move aside to avoid the collision but was unable to prevent the impact. Fortunately, his family members were not physically injured but were left shocked by the incident.
The injured victims, including Marie, were subsequently taken to Bo Government Hospital for medical attention. Their current conditions have not yet been established. The incident has raised concerns about the condition of the Bo-Taiama Highway, particularly potholes that reportedly force motorists to manoeuvre around damaged sections of the road. This has sparked fears about the safety of motorists and passengers using the highway.
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 union's visit was aimed at evaluating the circumstances surrounding the accident and offering support to the victims and their families.
The Bo-Taiama Highway has been plagued by poor road conditions, with several sections damaged due to potholes and other factors. Motorists have been forced to navigate these damaged sections with caution, often resulting in reduced speeds and increased risk of accidents. The incident has highlighted the need for urgent repairs and maintenance of the highway to prevent such accidents in the future.
The police are yet to determine the cause of the accident, but preliminary investigations suggest that speed may have been a contributing factor. The driver of the commercial taxi, Kamoh Kemoh Mansaray, and the driver of the private vehicle, Nabieu Conteh, are cooperating with the authorities as investigations continue. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for motorists to exercise caution while driving.
The accident has sparked concerns about road safety in Sierra Leone, particularly on highways connecting major cities. The government and road authorities have been urged to take immediate action to address the poor road conditions and ensure that motorists and passengers are protected from the risks associated with travelling on damaged highways.
Key points
- The incident occurred on November 5, 2026, on the Bo-Taiama Highway in Sierra Leone.
- A four-year-old girl, Marie, was among those injured in the collision.
- The incident has raised concerns about the condition of the Bo-Taiama Highway and the need for urgent repairs.
