Liberian police authorities have warned that they will investigate some accidents as criminal cases.
By Stephen G. Fellajuah
Monrovia, December 23, 2024: At least six people have tragically lost their lives in a devastating car accident involving a van and a pickup truck carrying rubber in Gbarnga, Bong County.
Eyewitnesses report that the van, carrying ten passengers on its way to Ganta, collided with two other vehicles near the Old Gbarnga Iron Gate on the evening of Friday, December 20, 2024.
The collision caused a fiery explosion, resulting in the death of six passengers on the spot.
This incident is the second after another deadly crash in October 2024, where at least 18 people lost their lives.
That crash occurred along the #7 route, which connects Redlight to Kakata, when a speeding bus carrying 18 passengers collided with a packed truck loaded with planks.
The aftermath was equally tragic, with 13 confirmed dead at the scene and five others passing away at medical facilities in Margibi and Montserrado Counties.
Residents and passengers have expressed ongoing concerns about the safety of these busy routes, calling for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and more frequent police patrols to ensure order and control.
Inspector General of Police, Col. Gregory Coleman, addressed the situation in an interview with state broadcaster ELBC.
He emphasized that investigations into some accidents would be treated as criminal cases.
Col. Coleman underscored that both drivers and vehicle owners who repeatedly violate traffic laws are contributing to the rising fatalities.
