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Gambia News : Porter Drowns At Barra Ferry Terminal
One Alpha Bah, a porter at Barra Ferry terminal, on Saturday 3rd November, met his untimely death after he failed in his attempt to jump on board the ferry, which had already left the Wharf almost about a metre.
This reporter was among the commuters on board the ferry. The incident happened between the hours of 12:00pm to 13:00pm as the ferry left the Wharf for Banjul. Mr. Bah run to join the ferry as he was said to have his client’s luggage on board the ferry, which he should disembark on arrival at Banjul Terminal. Mr. Bah sped and jumped when he arrived at the foot of the Wharf. The ferry was already in motion. Instead of landing on the ferry, he fell in the river. There was shock and chaos in the ferry as many people struggled to look at whether Alpha could be spotted. But he was not spotted. He submerged when he plunged into the water. As the ferry was leaving, a fire service rescue team rushed to the scene, but the fire brigades were unable to rescue him because Alpha was not spotted.
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- Wen i saw this aticle b4 fishin reading it i felt in tears is a very sad ending. I dont think people should take de risk of jumpin after de ferry has left
(Posted on November 16, 2007, 10:44 PM Mariama)
- Sad to hear about this tragedy. Peace be with him.
(Posted on November 15, 2007, 9:30 PM MJ (Scotland))
- INNALILLAHI WA INNA ILLEYIN RAG-IUN
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE.
though i dont know mr Bah but he seems to be someone who is strict and honest to his work, some of his co-workers will not bother themselve to risk their life simply because of some luggage. I pray to god may his soul rest in perfect peace, may he be guided by the wrightly guided angels.
abdoulie kinteh
london
(Posted on November 9, 2007, 10:08 PM ABDOULIE KINTEH LONDON)
- This is very sad. I have used that ferry before during my last holiday. I believe the government should enforce some strict safety rules & conditions for porters and peoples safety. What a tragic story
(Posted on November 9, 2007, 8:28 PM Fanta Ceesay)
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