Several passengers have reportedly sustained serious injuries after a truck loaded with planks fell onto an oncoming
commercial taxi in a frightening road accident on the infamous Gbakor Hill along the Bong-Monrovia highway.
The truck, believed to have traveled from Bong County towards Montserrado County, reportedly lost control of part of its load, causing the heavy planks to fall onto the commercial taxi.
According to eyewitnesses, the truck was travelling along the Gbakor Hill route when its load became dislodged, and landed on the approaching taxi, leaving the vehicle badly damaged with passengers sustaining injuries.
Some of the passengers aboard the taxi reportedly sustained injuries with the driver placed under medical condition.
The condition of the other injured passengers, and their identities had not been independently established at the time of publication.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of transporting heavy construction materials on public highways, particularly the dangers associated with improperly secured cargo.
Meanwhile, the accident reportedly caused traffic congestion along the highway, leaving several motorists, commercial drivers and commuters stranded.
Eyewitnesses said, the damaged taxi and fallen planks obstructed the roadway, which made it difficult for vehicles to pass through the affected section.
The accident has also drawn attention to the potential risks faced by commercial taxi operators, and passengers who share busy highways with trucks transporting heavy loads.
As of the time of publication, police authorities had not issued an official statement regarding the accident.
The exact number of injured passengers, the full extent of their injuries and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
Further details are expected as authorities establish what led to the accident on the ill-famed Gbakor Hill.
