AYV News, July 7, 2025
A tragic incident occurred late last Friday night at around 11:45 pm in Gbedenbu, near Bar Junction, where a fence reportedly owned by one Mr. Mohamed Kallon (not the current Leone Stars head coach) collapsed onto two makeshift structures (panbodies) constructed directly beneath it.
The collapse tragically claimed the lives of an entire household, which included: Salia Sawaneh, a 45-year-old physically challenged man, Fatmata Tam, his wife, who was 30 years old, and Mariam Sawaneh, their one-year-old daughter.
A police patrol team was promptly alerted and arrived swiftly at the scene. With support from community members, the bodies were retrieved and transported to the mortuary.
Two other individuals, Haja Sawaneh and Maseray, survived the incident, though they sustained injuries. Both are currently admitted to the Emergency Hospital.
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has been actively on the ground since the incident occurred, working closely with community members and coordinating with other emergency responders to ensure a swift and coordinated response.
A detailed assessment will be conducted to determine the cause of the collapse, evaluate structural vulnerabilities of the remaining fence in the area, and determine the next steps.
