Freetown, July 22, 2025 — Tragedy struck at the Mabela Fishing Company in Freetown on Monday following a deadly gas explosion aboard a fishing vessel.
The incident left one person dead and several others severely injured, according to eyewitness accounts and emergency responders.
The explosion, which occurred during the early hours of operations at the busy fishing wharf, sent shockwaves through the local community.
Victims were quickly evacuated and rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical treatment.
Authorities are yet to release the names of the victims, but sources say investigations are already underway to determine the cause of the explosion, believed to be linked to a gas leak on board the vessel.
The management of Mabela Fishing Company has expressed deep regret over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved family.
The Mabela Wharf, one of Freetown’s busiest hubs for fishing activities, remains under tight security as investigators work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the explosion.
