By Saidu Jalloh
FREETOWN — Panic gripped traders, residents and commuters in Calaba Town on Thursday, 5th November 2026, after a container truck crashed into a roadside shop along the busy Bai Bureh Road following a collision with another trailer.
The two heavy-duty vehicles were travelling outward from central Freetown towards Waterloo when they reportedly collided while in motion.
The impact forced one of the trucks, bearing registration number AZJ 474, to veer sharply off the road and plough into the commercial structure.
Fortunately, no deaths have been reported. Authorities are yet to confirm whether anyone sustained injuries, while the full extent of damage to the shop and its goods is still being assessed.
The violent crash threw the bustling commercial area into chaos, sending traders and passers-by scampering for safety.
Bai Bureh Road, which runs through Calaba Town, is the main highway linking central Freetown to the eastern suburbs and the provinces. It is a critical hub for heavy transport and dense pedestrian activity.
Thursday’s incident adds to a worrying series of major accidents recorded along the corridor in recent months, many involving articulated trucks and other heavy haulage vehicles.
Residents and community leaders have repeatedly raised alarm over road safety hazards on the stretch, citing reckless driving, over-speeding and frequent brake failures by haulage operators.
Transport regulatory authorities have renewed calls on commercial drivers, especially those operating heavy machinery, to exercise strict caution, observe speed limits and carry out thorough pre-trip mechanical checks.
Further details will be reported as official statements and damage assessments become available.
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