PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CMC)-The Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) said two people were killed, including an MSS officer, following a “tragic road traffic accident” along the Kenscoff–Pétion-Ville road at Perlerin 9 on Sunday.

In a statement, the MSS, which has been deployed here to help Haiti deal with the criminal activities carried out by gangs intent on overthrowing the interim government, said that the incident occurred during a recovery operation involving two MaxxPro vehicles.

“While one vehicle was towing the other, it developed mechanical problems leading to the incident. The accident, unfortunately, also involved civilians. The injured personnel were rushed to the Lambert Santé Hospital in Pétion-Ville, where one MSS Officer and a civilian were pronounced dead,” the MSS said.

The MSS did not identify the soldier killed in the accident, but local media said he is a member of the Kenya army, which is leading the MSS here.

The MSS said that eight other officers sustained injuries and that three of the injured are in serious condition and require medical evacuation to the Dominican Republic for specialised treatment.

“The MSS extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, as well as with the injured, as they recover.”

Reacting on X, the United States said it was “The United States is deeply saddened by the MSS vehicle accident … Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who passed and wish a speedy recovery for those injured.”