By: Abdul Razack Gbla

A devastating road accident at Leicester Peak Junction in Imatt on the morning of Sunday, December 29, 2024, claimed the lives of three people, including two children, and left several others injured.

The tragedy has plunged the close-knit community into mourning and sparked urgent calls for justice.Eyewitness Mohamed Sillah, a local resident and businessman, described the chaotic moments leading up to the accident. Around 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., he was drawn to the scene by a loud noise coming from the junction.

Upon arrival, he found a crowd gathered around the wreckage.”The vehicle was descending from Hill Station toward Imatt when it veered off the road and plowed into people by the roadside,” Sillah recounted.

The vehicle also smashed into a fruit shop and other small stalls, causing widespread destruction.Eyewitnesses, including Sillah and another bystander, Prince Alie, reported that six individuals were directly affected.

Tragically, a woman named Kadie and two young children died on the spot. Kadie was the mother of one of the children, while another woman, Mariama—believed to be the mother of the second child—suffered severe injuries, with both legs reportedly crushed by the vehicle.

A motorbike rider struck during the incident sustained critical injuries. Initial fears that he had succumbed were later allayed when he was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

The police quickly arrived at the scene, securing the area and transporting the vehicle involved to the Regent Police Station for further investigation.

Adding to the heartbreak, Sillah revealed that the victims were his family members, all of whom lived in the same neighborhood. The incident has left a profound void in the community, where the victims were well-known and cherished.

Community members are now urging the government and relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure justice is served.

“This is a terrible loss for our community. We are pleading for the government to take appropriate action and ensure this matter is handled fairly,” said Sillah.

As families mourn their loved ones and residents grapple with the aftermath, the community awaits the results of the investigation, hoping for answers and accountability.