Electricity Pole Collapse in Kambia Claims One Life, Another Injured
A tragic accident in Kambia has left one dead and another seriously injured after an electricity pole collapsed during maintenance work. The incident occurred on Friday, March 14, 2025, involving two employees of CL Group Limited, a company contracted by the Ministry of Energy.
The deceased, identified as Abu Kamara, lost his life when the pole he was working on broke, causing him and his colleague, Abdulai Mustapha, to fall.
Mustapha sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Connaught Hospital in Freetown, where he is reportedly responding to medical care.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Energy extended condolences to the bereaved family and expressed concern over workplace safety. The Ministry confirmed that CL Group Limited had been awarded a contract in August 2020 for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of transmission and distribution networks in Kambia Town.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine if the poles used in the project meet the required quality and contract specifications.
The Ministry assured the public of its commitment to safety and vowed to take necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
