On February 8, 2026, a severe road accident occurred in Mpalla along the Edéa-Kribi highway, leaving five people dead and others injured.
The crash involved a public transport bus and a logging truck heading to the Port of Kribi.The accident happened around 5:00 AM when the logging truck, allegedly speeding and with its headlights on, veered into the bus’s lane. Despite efforts from the bus driver to avoid the collision, a violent impact occurred as the truck struck a load of timber, leading to devastating outcomes.
According to eyewitnesses the heavy logging truck slammed into the bus with considerable force, which explains the high number of fatalities and injuries. Emergency services arrived swiftly to assist the injured and worked to free those trapped in the bus’s wreckage. The victims were transported to nearby medical facilities for immediate treatment.This the tragic incident serves as an important reminder to the issue of road safety and the potential hazards posed by heavy vehicles on public roads.
