A tragic accident on the Accra-Kumasi Highway has resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals.
The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, near Amanase, close to Suhum.
The crash involved a fuel tanker with the registration number GR 1300-16 and a Benz Sprinter bus, registered GW 6510-23. While the exact cause is still under investigation, initial reports from the police indicate that the driver of the fuel tanker, who was reportedly dozing off, swerved into the lane of the oncoming bus.
The collision was fatal, instantly killing two women and nine men. Several other passengers sustained serious injuries. Emergency teams from the Suhum Fire Service and Police were promptly dispatched to the scene to manage the rescue operations and control traffic on the busy highway.
The Suhum Municipal Public Relations Officer for the Ghana National Fire Service, ADO1 Akonnor Opare Ohene Daniel, confirmed that the survivors are receiving medical treatment at the Suhum Government Hospital.
Meanwhile, Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Awatey expressed her sorrow over the tragedy and is en route to the hospital to assess the situation. She is expected to provide support and ensure the transfer of critically injured individuals to higher-level healthcare facilities if necessary.
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