Makeni, Sierra Leone — A devastating road accident on Easter Sunday claimed the lives of an entire family of five, including a mother and her two 9-month-old twin infants, when their jeep collided with a truck on the Makeni–Kamakwe highway.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2026. According to reports, the collision involved a truck transporting Afrigas stoves and a jeep carrying the family members. All five occupants of the jeep were killed instantly.
Details about the exact circumstances leading to the crash, such as possible causes like speeding, overtaking, or road conditions, have not yet been officially confirmed by authorities. The identities of the victims beyond the mother and her twins have not been publicly released.
This tragic event has shocked residents along the busy highway, which connects Makeni in the Bombali District to other parts of the country and has seen several serious accidents in recent years.
Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement on the investigation, but such accidents often prompt calls for improved road safety measures, better enforcement of traffic laws, and infrastructure upgrades on Sierra Leone’s major highways.
