Child Killed, Woman Injured in Bafuloto Road Accident

Accident Bafuloto

Gambiaj.com – (Bafuloto, The Gambia) – A tragic road traffic accident in Bafuloto village on Sunday evening has claimed the life of a child and left a woman injured, police have confirmed.

The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. and involved a Mercedes-Benz taxi and two pedestrians — a woman and a child — who were struck while walking along the roadside.

Both victims were immediately rushed to the Brikama District Hospital. The child was pronounced dead upon arrival, while the woman sustained a fracture and is currently undergoing treatment.

Brikama Police responded swiftly to the scene and have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Preliminary eyewitness reports point to potential driver misconduct or poor visibility as possible contributing factors, although authorities have yet to make any formal determinations.

Police have urged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward as they continue their inquiry.

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