Eyewitness Recounts Scene Of Fatal Marsa Accident: ‘I’m Shaking’
As scenes emerged from the horrific fatal incident in Marsa , a man has opened up about the shocking scenes unfurling before his very eyes.
Jordan Grech took to social media soon after he saw a large truck overturn on the main artery, killing a 28-year-old Nepalese motorcyclist.
“I was just speaking with my mum, [my] kiosk is right there,” a shaken Grech said, panning the camera to a mere couple of metres away from the main road filled with debris.
“I just hear her scream ‘Oh my God’, and the truck tips over. I’m shaking. This is crazy and I literally can’t believe what we’ve just witnessed here.”
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At one point, Jordan, who said he was actually the one to call the ambulance, turns his camera to reveal startling images of the motorcyclist laying on the ground.
“I don’t actually know if this person is OK or not. The lamppost has come over, I think it’s hit the person on the bike. I don’t know if they’re dead. Please God let them not be.”
“It’s a disaster,” he continues, breaking into tears as the ambulance arrives on the scene. “Just be careful on the road guys, you never know what can happen.”
🚨 Due to this morning’s accident, p/o Aldo Moro Rd, #Marsa closed. ⚠️ Avoid this road when travelling to/from southern Malta. ➡️ Alternative routes through #Qormi & #Luqa. Working with @TransportMalta, @MaltaPolice to reopen road as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/dlFDQp8aNE
— Infrastructure Malta (@InfraMalta) February 16, 2022
“I found it very difficult to talk, seeing this shocking disaster,” Jordan told Lovin Malta moments after. “It was really emotional to think this person was just working and out on a delivery bike minding his own business and this freak tragedy happens.”
Thankfully, Jordan recounted, an ambulance was very quick to arrive, and a police officer who happened to be driving in front of the accident managed the emergency services quickly and efficiently.
“I’m sorry these innocent people have gone through this,” Jordan finished. “My heart and prayers with those but thank you for the concern. It’s still mayhem out here.”
A police statement said that the accident happened after a truck, driver by a 56-year-old resident of Bormla, lost control, hit the centre strip on Triq Aldo Moro, and turned over.
The truck collided with the motorcyclist also hit two cars in the accident. The victim was rushed to Mater Dei hospital where he was confirmed dead moments later. However, no one else was injured in the accident.
Transport Malta has closed the road following the accident.
Rest in peace