{
  "id": 17952467,
  "title": "8 Perish On Elubo Road",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/8-perish-on-elubo-road",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T10:55:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
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    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/8-perish-on-elubo-road/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tragic road accident claimed the lives of eight individuals on the Takoradi-Elubo highway in Ghana's Western Region last Thursday evening. The collision occurred around 7:30 p.m. near Azuletti, close to Samenye, when an Ivorian-registered bus driving towards Benin sideswiped a stationary Burkinabè passenger bus.\n\nTwenty-one injured passengers were rescued by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) from the wreckage, taken to the nearest hospital for medical treatment. The 21 survivors suffered varying degrees of injuries and were promptly attended to. The deceased were subsequently handed over to the police for further investigation.\n\nAccording to GNFS personnel, the parked vehicle obstructed a lane of the highway, which may have played a role in the accident. Seven victims succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while one more life was lost later at the hospital. Early investigations hint at speeding as a potential factor in the crash.\n\nThe incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of maintaining proper lane discipline on Ghanaian roads.",
  "summary": "The wreckage Eight persons died in a ghastly accident that occurred on the Takoradi-Elubo road in the Western Region last Thursday. The accident, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m., Read More... The post 8 Perish On Elubo Road appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}