At least 12 people have been killed and several others critically injured following a road accident on the Makeni Highway in northern Sierra Leone.
Eyewitnesses say a passenger bus lost control, somersaulted twice, and crashed violently, leaving scenes of destruction along the highway.
The injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care, as authorities work to confirm the full number of casualties.
The tragedy has plunged families and communities into mourning, while officials investigate possible causes, including speed, vehicle condition, and road hazards.
