Two die in fatal crash at Dompoase
Two persons died and eight others sustained injuries in a road crash at Dompoase near Komenda on the Cape Coast-Takoradi Highway on Friday evening.
A devastating accident occurred at Dompoase on Friday evening, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving eight others injured. The collision took place on the Komenda-Komenda Highway, when a commercial Toyota Hiace veered off the road to avoid a head-on collision with another vehicle. The Hiace struck a stationary truck, causing one occupant to lose their life at the scene.
Another person was trapped in the wreckage and was later pronounced dead after being extricated from the vehicle. The remaining eight survivors, three of whom suffered critical injuries, were transported to the Elmina Polyclinic for medical treatment by the National Ambulance Service. Divisional Officer Grade II Abdul Wasiu Hudu, the Central Regional Public Relations Officer for the Ghana National Fire Service, confirmed the incident.
He stated that the Komenda Fire Station received the emergency call at 1855 hours and dispatched a rescue team, which arrived at 1910 hours. The officers found one dead and one trapped, prompting immediate action to free the victim. The GNFS urged drivers to be vigilant and adhere to road safety guidelines to prevent future accidents and loss of life.
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