Six injured as Toyota Corolla plunges into Birim river
Six people sustained injuries on Tuesday morning after a Toyota Corolla veered off the Accra-Kumasi Highway and plunged into the Birim River at Biremso, near Anyinasin Junction. The incident occurred around 9:00am. According to the Bunso Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service, a distress call was received . A duty crew led by … The post Six injured as Toyota Corolla plunges into Birim…
On Tuesday morning, six individuals suffered injuries after a Toyota Corolla collided with the Birim River near Anyinasin Junction, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The accident transpired around 9:00am. A distress signal prompted a rapid response from the Bunso Fire Station. Upon arrival, firefighters found the vehicle submerged in the Birim River, with its registration number identified as GR 1425-18.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a significant crash and promptly assisted the occupants, who had been rescued by locals before the fire service's arrival. These individuals, all males, were transported to Hawa Saviour Memorial Hospital for treatment. The GNFS confirmed that all six occupants had sustained injuries, though none were reported as fatalities.
The vehicle was extensively damaged, and personal effects were retrieved from the wreckage. The incident's cause is currently under investigation, and the GNFS has cautioned motorists to exercise vigilance while traversing the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
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