Fatal Makeni Highway Crash: All Occupants Perish in Vehicle Fire

Fatal Makeni Highway Crash: All Occupants Perish in Vehicle Fire

A devastating road traffic accident occurred along the Makeni Highway in Royanka village on Tuesday, January 7, 2026. The collision resulted in a vehicle catching fire, tragically claiming the lives of all its occupants.

Eyewitness accounts from the scene indicate that the fire severely damaged the vehicle, which has made the immediate identification of the victims challenging. All individuals were reportedly trapped inside the burning vehicle, resulting in zero survivors.

The intensity of the blaze was extreme, leading to the severe burning and charring of the victims' bodies, with some reduced to ash. Attempts by passersby to conduct immediate rescue efforts were hampered by the ferocious nature of the fire and were ultimately unsuccessful.

The precise cause of the accident has not yet been determined. Eyewitnesses confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear as a formal investigation is now underway.

This tragic incident has deeply affected local residents and highway users, reigniting serious public safety concerns along the Makeni Highway, which has been the site of several major accidents in the past.

Further updates will be provided as more information from the ongoing investigation becomes available.