By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara

Three people are feared dead, while another has reportedly sustained critical injuries following a collision involving a commercial tricycle, commonly known as a keke, and a container truck in Allen Town, eastern Freetown.

The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, November 9, 2026, according to preliminary information shared through an eyewitness account. However, the exact time of the collision remains unclear.

Initial reports indicate that the impact left the commercial tricycle trapped beneath the heavy-duty container truck, raising fears over the condition of those traveling in the keke.

The eyewitness account put the reported casualties at three fatalities and one critically injured person. However, the identities of the victims have not been established, and no further information is available regarding the condition of the injured person.

The circumstances leading to the collision also remain unclear, as there has been no established account of how the two vehicles came into contact or what may have contributed to the incident.

As of the time of publication, no official statement or confirmation had been obtained from the Sierra Leone Police or the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority regarding the reported casualties and circumstances surrounding the crash.

The incident has once again drawn attention to road safety concerns, particularly the risks associated with collisions involving commercial tricycles and heavy-duty vehicles on busy roads.

Meanwhile, further details are awaited from the relevant authorities to establish the actual number of casualties and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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