ArcelorMittal -Liberia has blamed the head-on collision of its two locomotives on Friday, May 21 in Nimba on human error, not a mechanical fault, as has been insinuated.
In a press release, the AML said a detailed investigation has commenced with initial indications suggesting human error rather than any mechanical failures.Â
AML also indicated that there was no serious damage to the environment or the underlying trackbed as a result of this accident but, at the scene, some of the wagons loaded with ore derailed and wasted.
AML also added that the initial investigation has also revealed that 10 civilians were on board these trains when they collided.
By Ishmael F. Menkor
Two locomotives belonging to the ArcelorMittal Liberia collided head-on along the rail, leaving 14 persons, including women and children wounded. Fortunately, there was no casualty.
According to information reaching the Daily Observer, the trains were coming from opposite directions when they collided around the CNC old camp on the Ganta – Saclepea highway, about 188 and 189 kilometers.
The train from Yekepa was carrying over 80 wagons, loaded with ore and an unspecified number of passengers, besides the operators and helpers. That train’s operator, Marcus Tulbron sustained serious injury; breaking one of his legs and arms, while those riding along also sustained injuries, but not as severe as the operator.