One dead, 14 injured in Akuse–Akosombo highway crash
One person has died, and 14 others have sustained serious injuries in a collision involving a Toyota Hiace and a Peugeot saloon car on the Akuse–Akosombo Highway in the Eastern Region.
A fatal accident claimed one life and left 14 individuals injured in a collision on the Akuse–Akosombo Highway in Ghana's Eastern Region. The incident unfolded on Monday, October 26, near Trey Court, prompting an immediate response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) following a distress call at 2:50 p.m. A six-member rescue team was dispatched within two minutes and reached the scene by 3 p.m. Upon arrival, the team discovered that a Toyota Hiace and a Peugeot saloon car had collided side-on.
Among the casualties, a male victim succumbed to his injuries, and he was transported to St. Martin de Porres Hospital for preservation purposes. The remaining 14 injured persons were treated at the same facility.
The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, with the GNFS Public Relations Officer for the Eastern Region stating that as of Tuesday, October 27, the circumstances leading to the collision have not been established. This unfortunate event underscores the ongoing concerns regarding road safety, especially the potential for severe injuries and fatalities when vehicles collide on highways. Further investigations are anticipated to shed light on the events that preceded the tragic accident.
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