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3 Injured, 1Dead In Tragic Collision On The Accra-Kumasi Highway

Written by Sarah Boye

A tragic collision on the Accra-Kumasi Highway near Star Oil in Suhum, Eastern Region, resulted in the death of an Okada rider and left three passengers on a Sprinter bus injured.

According to eyewitnesses, a large vehicle truck with registration number GT6359-24, was travelling from Accra to Kumasi when it suffered a severe tyre blowout. They said

“The driver lost control, causing the vehicle to veer off course and resulting in the catastrophic events.The out-of-control truck struck an Okada rider, collided with a Sprinter bus (GC 7652-20), injuring three people who required immediate medical assistance”.

In accordance with this, the Emergency response crews arrived immediately to offer assistance. They transferred the Okada rider’s deceased body and the injured passengers to the Suhum Government Hospital.

The tragic incident took place on Monday, June 10,2024



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