A road accident reportedly occurred in Buea this morning, leaving a gendarmerie officer dead after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a roadside kiosk.
According to information circulating online, the officer allegedly lost control of the vehicle before it veered off the road and struck the kiosk, where a woman was reportedly carrying out her business.
The officer is said to have died at the scene of the accident. However, the condition of the woman who was reportedly inside or near the kiosk at the time of the crash has not been confirmed.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the accident, including what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, remain unclear. It is also not yet clear whether other people were injured in the incident.
As of publication, Legit Cameroon has not found an official statement from the authorities confirming the reported accident or providing a verified casualty assessment. Further details are therefore expected as authorities or credible local sources provide more information.
The reported incident comes amid continued concerns over road safety and the need for motorists to exercise caution, particularly in busy urban areas.
Residents are encouraged to rely on verified information as investigations, if officially opened, establish what happened.
Our thoughts are with the family of the reported deceased officer and everyone affected by the incident.