A tragic road accident on the Amasaman-Nsawam road in the Greater Accra Region has claimed the lives of seven individuals and left several others injured.
The incident, which took place on Monday, involved a collision between a tanker and a commercial vehicle (trotro), resulting in the loss of seven lives out of the 10 passengers on board.
Eyewitnesses, including Alex Ahenkorah, recounted the horrifying events to Adomonline.com. Ahenkorah described how the accident occurred when the tanker driver experienced brake failure, leading to a devastating collision with the commercial vehicle.
“The commercial driver slowed down upon reaching a section of the road under construction due to a hole there. Unfortunately, the tanker driver behind failed to stop, crashing into it and causing extensive damage,” explained Ahenkorah.
Following the collision, bystanders rushed to the scene to offer assistance, managing to rescue victims from the wreckage. Despite their efforts, many of the injured passengers remained unresponsive.
JUST IN: Many feared dead after a fuel tanker allegedly run over a commercial mini bus(Trotro) at the China Mall stretch of the Amasaman-Nsawam highway.
Akan "Ayra Starr" pic.twitter.com/6c4sBaE5t7— ANGEL 102.9 FM (@Angelfm1029) February 5, 2024
The recent tragic incident has deeply impacted the community, sparking widespread sorrow and mourning for those who lost their lives in the accident. Authorities have swiftly responded by deploying teams to investigate the collision and offer assistance to the grieving families.
This unfortunate event highlights the urgent necessity for improved road safety measures to avert such tragedies from occurring again in the future. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety on our roads to protect lives and prevent further loss.
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A really bad incident happened today on the Amasaman-Nsawam Highway near China mall. A truck accidentally rammed into a Trotro (commercial bus) and everyone on the bus passed away on the spot. pic.twitter.com/WVi3FVdBmy— Big Kay🇬🇭 (@Official_BigKay) February 5, 2024
