A vehicle rams into a victory celebration for Liberia’s president-elect, killing 3 and injuring 17

By MARK M. MENGONFIA
Associated Press

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Authorities say at least three people were killed and 17 others injured after a speeding vehicle rammed into a crowd at a victory celebration for Liberian President-elect Joseph Boakai. The crash late Monday took place hours after election officials formally declared Boakai the winner of a runoff presidential election held last week. Incumbent President George Weah had already conceded defeat several days earlier. Police made an arrest following the crash but withheld the name of the suspect pending their investigation. It wasn’t immediately known whether the crash at the headquarters of the Unity Party in Monrovia was politically motivated.