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Three killed in fatal crash on Kyebi–Asikam road

Three people have died following a fatal road crash involving a Toyota RAV4 and a Kia Picanto on the Kyebi–Asikam road in the Eastern Region.

Three killed in fatal crash on Kyebi–Asikam road

Three individuals lost their lives in a devastating crash on the Kyebi–Asikam road in Ghana's Eastern Region, according to reports from Monday, August 10. The collision involved a Toyota RAV4, registered CR 657-21, and a Kia Picanto, registered GC 2066-19.

The RAV4 reportedly lost control, crossed into the opposing lane, and struck the Kia Picanto head-on. A six-strong team from the Kibi Fire Station responded to the scene around 3:30pm. Upon arrival, they discovered the Toyota severely damaged at the front, while the Kia had overturned into a pit.

Firefighters, with the help of bystanders, managed to rescue the injured and transport them to the Kibi Government Hospital. Out of the three occupants in the Kia Picanto, two sustained injuries, while the other three were pronounced dead at the scene. Both vehicles were left with significant damage, with the preliminary assessment suggesting that the RAV4's loss of control was the direct cause of the fatal collision.

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