NATIONAL NEWS
MONTSERRADO COUNTY – A tragic accident involving a train and a vehicle has left one person dead with two people seriously injured along a railway line in White Plains, Montserrado County.
According to preliminary reports from the Liberia National Police, the collision occurred late Wednesday evening, March 5, 2026, when a train traveling from Monrovia crashed into a vehicle that was attempting to cross the railway track.
By: Trokon S. Wrepue – trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
“The Liberia National Police is investigating a railway accident in White Plains that resulted in two persons sustaining serious bodily injuries. Preliminary reports indicate that the collision occurred late yesterday evening when a train heading from Monrovia collided with a vehicle attempting to cross the railway track,” an LNP statement said.
Authorities confirmed that the injured individuals were immediately rushed to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center for medical treatment.
Meanwhile, officers of the Liberia National Police assigned in White Plains have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
The Liberia National Police has also urged motorists to exercise caution and strictly adhere to safety regulations when approaching railway crossings.
