By Kadijatu Bangura Daily Scope – Freetown
More than 10 people are feared dead after a shipping container toppled onto victims along the Rokel–Waterloo Highway on Thursday, plunging the community into mourning.
The incident occurred in Rokel near the Rokel Container terminal. Initial reports put the death toll at six, but updated accounts from the scene now indicate more than 10 fatalities. The exact number has not yet been confirmed by police.
Eyewitnesses said the container fell under circumstances that remain unclear, crushing people at the roadside. Authorities have not released an official statement, and investigators are working to establish what caused the container to fall.
The scene drew large crowds of residents and commuters, with many raising concerns about cargo safety and transport regulation along the busy corridor. Calls are mounting for urgent measures to prevent similar accidents.
Police say investigations are ongoing. Families of the victims are awaiting formal identification and further details.
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