20 Jan 2022 | 10:57 AM UTC
Liberia: Stampede kills 30 in New Kru Town, north of Monrovia Jan. 19-20
Stampede kills 30 in New Kru Town, northwest of Monrovia, Liberia Jan. 19-20. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
A stampede killed at least 30 people and injured an unspecified number in the northern coastal New Kru Town area of Monrovia, overnight Jan. 19-20. The incident occurred as alleged criminals attacked worshippers gathered on an open field located at the D. Tweh Memorial High School, forcing them to flee.
Heightened security and localized ground transport disruptions are likely through at least Jan. 20, as police forces carry out preliminary investigations.
Advice
Exercise caution near the incident site and plan for localized ground transport disruptions through at least Jan. 20. Heed instructions of authorities.
