One Critically Injured In Atafoa Multi-Car Crash

A critical injury has emerged from a devastating multi-car collision in Atafoa, situated within the Bantama Constituency of Ashanti Region. The incident involved a Toyota Corolla, a charcoal truck, a Highlander, and a tricycle, all severely damaged. The collision occurred after a head-on crash between the Toyota Corolla, registered ER 350-15, and the charcoal truck, R6796-V, which was carrying charcoal.

Eyewitness accounts suggest the Corolla driver was speeding and attempting an unsafe overtaking maneuver when he crossed into the opposite lane, colliding with the oncoming truck.

The force of the impact propelled the vehicles into nearby vehicles, including the Highlander and the tricycle, causing additional damage. The Corolla's driver was critically injured and trapped in the wreckage for several minutes before being rescued and transported to the hospital. His condition is reported as critical. The accident led to significant traffic congestion, blocking the road and stranding motorists and commuters for several hours.

Local eyewitnesses, Mr. Morgan Annor and Mr. Alfred Agyei, expressed concern over the recurring accidents on Atafoa stretch, attributing the latest crash to excessive speeding and a lack of speed ramps and proper road signage to regulate traffic flow. They noted that previous accidents on the same stretch have resulted in loss of life and property damage, yet authorities have failed to implement preventative measures.

The eyewitnesses appealed to the Ghana Highway Authority, the Bantama Member of Parliament, and the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to urgently install speed ramps and appropriate road signs to prevent further tragedies and urged motorists to drive more cautiously, especially near the Atafoa Junction, to avert further loss of life and property.