January 14, 2026
A serious accident occurred this Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Pèlerin 9, in the commune of Pétion-Ville, involving two armored vehicles of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The tragedy claimed the lives of at least two people, including a motorcyclist, and left several others seriously injured.
According to witnesses at the scene, the armored vehicles were circulating in the neighborhood when a mechanical incident led to a risky maneuver. Under these circumstances, the vehicles overturned, striking civilians and causing casualties.
The Mission confirmed the accident in a statement, acknowledging victims among civilians as well as within its own ranks. Three Kenyan police officers were among the seriously injured, having been directly impacted when the vehicles overturned.
Available information indicates the accident occurred as one armored vehicle attempted to tow another that had broken down. The maneuver spiraled out of control, leading to a collision with a wall and the overturning of both vehicles.
