On Monday, 28th of July 2025 at approximately 12 noon, a mass casualty incident occurred along the Magi Highway near Bautama in Central province involving a head-on collision between a 15-seater Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) bus and an oncoming Isuzu pickup truck. Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) in a recent statement has responded to multiples casualties resulting from the accident. As of 5PM on Monday afternoon, the Emergency Department has provided the following summary: 1. Fatalities • Three (3) confirmed deaths • All three were adult males who sustained polytrauma, including severe traumatic brain injury, chest injuries and hemorrhagic shock. 2. Injuries Currently Managed at PMGH Emergency Department • A total of thirteen (13) patients are receiving medical care with the following injury breakdown: - Three (3) patients with Severe Traumatic Brain injury and polytrauma (all intubated) - Five (5) patients with compound limb fractures - Two (2) patients with rib fractures - One (1) patient with a mandible (jaw) fracture - Two (2) patients with soft tissues injuries The clinical team at PMGH continue to provide urgent and comprehensive care to all those affected. Further updates will be issued once additional information has been verified and confirmed.