Eight injured after Toyota Hiace somersaults on Tema–Akosombo highway
Eight people, including four children, have been injured after a Toyota Hiace passenger vehicle overturned on the Tema–Akosombo Highway at Teye-Kwame, in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region.
A Toyota Hiace carrying eight people, including four children, overturned on the Tema–Akosombo Highway near Teye-Kwame in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region. The crash happened following a rear tyre burst that caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, leading it to somersault, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
Emergency responders from the Kpong Fire Station arrived at the scene to rescue the occupants. The victims sustained injuries and were transported to Kings and Queens Hospital in Akuse Junction for medical treatment. The injured comprised four adults and four children. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety, particularly on major highways where vehicle maintenance issues like tyre failures contribute to serious accidents.
Transport and road safety authorities have repeatedly advised motorists to conduct regular vehicle inspections, with a focus on tyres and other essential components, before undertaking journeys.
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