A tragic road accident involving a red Scania Marcopolo bus with registration number GW 9090-18 has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries on the Accra to Kumasi highway.
The collision occurred early Friday morning around 4:00 am at Atwemamena, a community between Bunso and Akyem Asafo in the Eastern Region.
The bus, traveling from Kumasi towards Accra, collided with a truck heading in the opposite direction.
Eyewitnesses described the accident as severe, noting that “several passengers, including the bus driver and mate, lost their lives. I have seen a decapitated leg in the mangled front of the bus. Victims have been transported to Suhum Government Hospital for emergency care.”
This tragic event is part of a disturbing trend in Ghana, where road crashes remain alarmingly frequent.
In the first quarter of this year alone, 4,503 road accidents were recorded, resulting in 829 deaths and 4,955 injuries.
The Orthopaedic Association of Ghana (OAG) has called on the government to implement comprehensive trauma care systems and enforce stringent road safety measures.
During its 4th Annual General and Scientific Conference at Kwahu on May 16, the OAG emphasized the need for timely and effective treatment for trauma patients, strict enforcement of road traffic laws, promotion of helmet and seat belt use, and improvements in road infrastructure to enhance safety for all road users.
The latest data from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) indicates a positive trend in road safety, with a decline in road crashes, injuries, and deaths (CIDs) in the year 2023 compared to the previous year.
According to the statistics by the NRSA, there were 14,135 reported road crashes involving 23,998 vehicles, resulting in 2,276 fatalities. Additionally, 15,409 individuals sustained various degrees of injuries, and 2,559 pedestrians were involved in accidents.
In comparison to 2022, the current figures show a decline of 4.1% in deaths, 1.8% in injuries, and 5.5% in road crashes. In 2022, there were 14,960 reported crashes, leading to 2,373 fatalities and 15,690 injuries.
The Director-General of the NRSA, David Osafo Adonteng, attributed the reduction in CIDs to a decrease in figures for major regions such as Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern. He emphasized the need to sustain effective measures in these regions to contribute to the overall reduction nationally.
Gender-wise, 21% of the total deaths were females (470), while males accounted for 79% (1,806). Age-wise, 14% of the deceased were below 18 years, and 86% were above 18.
A breakdown of fatalities by region revealed that Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern regions had the highest numbers, with 485, 438, and 414 deaths, respectively.
The collaboration between various stakeholders, including the DVLA, Police MTTD, transport unions, and advocates, was emphasized as crucial in further reducing CIDs.
Data from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has revealed that the year 2023 has witnessed a concerning surge in road accidents, with a staggering 14,135 crashes reported, resulting in an alarming toll of 2,276 fatalities.
These distressing statistics highlight the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures and awareness campaigns to mitigate the growing risks on the nation’s roads.
These figures contrast with a total of 14,960 road crashes recorded in 2022, with 2,373 people killed and 15,690 injured.
For the 2023 road crashes, Accra recorded 4,797, Tema 994, Eastern 490, Eastern North 139, Eastern South 881, Central 576, Central East 295, Central North 196, Western 706, Western North 237, Ashanti 2,312, Ashanti North 421, and Ashanti South 684.
Volta recorded 319, Volta North 101, Oti 49, Northern 115, North East 41, Savanna 66, Upper West 147, Upper East 143, Bono 133, Bono East 165, and Ahafo 128.
A total of 23,998 vehicles were involved. Commercial vehicles numbered 8,084, private vehicles were 10,767, and motorcycles were 5,147.
Tragically, six passengers are feared dead after a public transport vehicle collided with an abandoned truck at the Banyard intersection in Awoshie, Accra.
The red passenger vehicle, registered as GW 6302-21, crashed into the unattended truck with registration number GB 8896-21 bearing the brand inscription “Everpure.”
The accident occurred around 3:40 am, resulting in the driver and at least five passengers losing their lives on the spot. Eyewitness Emmanuel Bekoe, a driver at Citi FM/Citi TV, provided an account of the incident.
The police arrived promptly to manage the situation, but details about the direction of the passenger vehicle and other circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear due to the nature of the intersection.
Witnesses noted that the abandoned truck did not display visible signs of damage.
Investigations will be conducted to determine the cause of the accident and ascertain any necessary measures for road safety.
A collision between a motor rider and a pedestrian at Avenor, close to Circle, has allegedly led to the untimely death of one.
It is currently unknown who among the two individuals has reportedly lost his life.
A video on social media suggests that the motorcyclist hit the pedestrian as a result of a malfunctioning traffic light.
Netizens who have reacted to the incident are peeved about the government’s failure to ensure all traffic lights in the country, particularly at Avenor are functioning as expected.
A user, @Diayanj wrote : “Just happening right now. The traffic light at Avenor junction hasn’t been working for some time now. This is the result. This is why we protest.”
A horrific accident which took place at Gomoa Potsin on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway in the Central Region on Wednesday has left two drivers in critical condition.
This tragic incident unfolded during the late afternoon of September 27 and involved four vehicles.
The vehicles involved were a Toyota Hiace, carrying a load of pineapples with the registration number GN 9868-11, and a Kia Rino transporting tires and wheelbarrows with the registration number GN 3408-21.
Additionally, there were a Toyota Corolla with the registration number GR7892-14 and a Nissan Patrol with the registration number GN 9275-17, both headed towards Kasoa.
According to an eyewitness account shared with Adom News, the accident occurred when one of the drivers attempted an ill-advised overtaking maneuver, resulting in a collision with the other vehicles.
Another witness emphasized that the drivers of the Toyota Hiace and Kia Rino sustained severe injuries, prompting a Good Samaritan to rush them to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
It was noted that the consequences of the crash could have been even more devastating if the Toyota Hiace had been carrying passengers instead of pineapples.
Between January and August this year, a total of 1,433 individuals tragically lost their lives in road accidents across the country.
This number, according to the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), reflects a decline of 11.27 percent in fatalities compared to the same period last year when 1,615 deaths were recorded.
Furthermore, over 10,000 individuals have suffered injuries as a result of these road accidents.
While there is a noticeable decrease in these figures, the NRSA has noted that it has not yet achieved its target for the year.
Speaking to JoyNews, the Public Relations Officer of NRSA said: “Looking at August, we didn’t do very well as compared to last year. Although some of the indicators show a decrease, there was an increase in two of the indicators which is not what we hoped for.”
Madam Pearl Adusu Gyasi added that, “We say that road safety management is complete when the four E’s come into play. Which is education, engineering, enforcement and emergency response. And so if one of the four E’s is not well catered for, there is a gap.”
The NRSA has issued an appeal to road engineers, urging them to address the deteriorating safety measures on the roads. They emphasize the importance of installing these measures in accordance with the highest standards and best practices.
The accident occurred when an Urvan, a sprinter, and a taxi collided.
According to an eyewitness account provided to UTV, the Urvan driver was unable to brake, leading to the collision with the sprinter and taxi, all of which were traveling in the same direction.
Three other individuals sustained severe injuries and were promptly transported to the hospital for medical attention.
The eyewitness further reported that the Urvan driver, identified by the registration number GR-6313-19, fled the scene following the incident.
A crash on the Kasoa-Winnebahighway at Gomoa Potsin in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region has resulted in injuries to five individuals and left two people in an unconscious state.
Eight individuals, all dressed in mourning clothes, also lost their lives immediately.
Reports indicate that the collision, which took place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, involved a DAF Cargo Truck and a Hyundai H100 minibus.
The truck driver, while attempting to overtake the water tanker, veered into the lane of the Hyundai H100, resulting in a collision that led to the death of eight passengers on the Hyundai bus.
An eyewitness who spoke to Class91.3FM’s Central Regional Correspondent, Nana Tawiah, revealed that a water tanker which was ahead of the cargo truck had attempted to branch off the road.
The truck driver in an attempt to overtake the water tanker, veered into the lane of the Hyundai H100, resulting in a collision, killing eight passengers aboard the Hyandai bus; two men and six women on the spot.
The Winneba Fire Service Divisional Commander, DO2 Kwesi Hughes confirmed the incident, noting the accident occurred due to impatience on the part of the DAF Cargo Truck.
He, therefore, appealed to drivers to slow down while driving on the Kasoa-Winneba highway since the stretch has become a notable accident zone.
National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) data indicates a noteworthy decline in road crash fatalities during the first half of 2023. Comparing with the same period last year, there were 214 fewer deaths, reflecting a 16% decrease.
According to the statistics provided by the NSA, most indicators of road crashes witnessed an average reduction of 11%, excluding injuries, which saw a decrease of 2.5%.
According to a newspaper report by Daily Graphic dated July 13, 2023, the total number of vehicles involved in road crashes dropped from 13,248 in the first half of 2022 to 11,763 this year.
Additionally, incidents of pedestrian knockdowns decreased from 1,356 last year to 1,205 this year.
While acknowledging the reduced road crash numbers, the Director-General of the NRSA, David Osafo Adonteng, emphasized the need for collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to further reduce these incidents.
Adonteng stressed that collective responsibility and a positive attitude from the public are crucial to achieving a significant reduction in road crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
He expressed appreciation to stakeholders such as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, and the media for their respective roles in law enforcement and public education, which have contributed to the improved road safety situation in the country.
According to the NRSA boss, his outfit will intensify its existing initiatives, particularly the ‘Stay Alive’ campaign, to address road safety challenges. He urged drivers to prioritize passenger safety by strictly adhering to road traffic regulations and ensuring the proper maintenance of their vehicles.
Analyzing the statistics further, private vehicles accounted for the largest proportion of vehicles involved in crashes, representing 46 percent. Commercial vehicles followed at 32 percent, while motorcycles had the lowest proportion at 22 percent.
The data also revealed that the proportions of commercial, private, and motorcycle crashes decreased by 15.02 percent, 7.53 percent, and 6.95 percent, respectively, compared to the same period last year (2022).
Regarding the regional distribution of crashes and fatalities, the Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of crashes (2,886) and fatalities (231). The Ashanti Region followed with 1,619 crashes and 194 deaths.
Although the Eastern Region ranked third in the number of crashes with 711 incidents, it ranked second in terms of fatalities with 196 deaths. The Upper East, Bono East, and Western regions experienced an increase in deaths during the first half of 2023, with percentages of 75 percent, 20.3 percent, and 14.8 percent, respectively, compared to the same period in 2022.
The Northeast Region remained unchanged, while the remaining regions witnessed decreases in road crash fatalities, with the Oti Region reporting the highest percentage decrease of 60 percent.
Two people on a motorcycle died instantly after a head-on collision with a Toyota Camry vehicle on the Awoshie-Pokuase highway in Accra on Wednesday dawn.
The accident occurred around 1:15 am on July 12, 2023, according to eyewitnesses and media reports.
The Toyota Camry, with registration number ER 290-20, crashed into the motorbike, with registration number M-13-GR 393, which was reportedly riding on the wrong side of the road.
The impact of the collision damaged the front of the car and flung the motorcyclists off their bike. The identities of the deceased have not been disclosed yet.
This tragic incident sheds light on the pressing issue of road accidents in Ghana, particularly those involving motorcycles. Disturbingly, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reports that motorcycle crashes accounted for approximately 40% of all recorded road accidents between January and October 2021.
Out of a total of 2,126 accidents during that period, nearly half were directly attributed to motorcycle-related incidents. These figures demonstrate a concerning surge from the first quarter of 2021, when the NRSA recorded over 2,000 crashes involving motorcycles.
In response to these alarming statistics, the NRSA has issued a call to action, urging motorcyclists to prioritize safety by strictly adhering to regulations and refraining from reckless driving. It is hoped that such efforts will help reduce the frequency of tragic accidents and protect the lives of road users across the country.
The former Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Rachel Appoh has been involved in a near fatal accident in America.
According to eyewitnesses, the former Minister for Gender Children And Social Protection under the Mahama administration and two other Ghanaians on board a gray Toyota Camry sustained various degrees of injuries.
The accident occurred on Saturday when the victims were returning from the wedding ceremony of a friend in one of the States in the US.
The accident involving three cars was reportedly caused by an unlicensed Ghanaian-lady-driver who was also at the wedding.
An ambulance was called to convey the victims to an undisclosed hospital, the source said adding “Rachel’s right leg has been affected”.
As at press time, family and close relatives of Rachel Appoh have been tight lipped over the incident.
The former Gomoa Central legislator has also not been available for comments as her phones have been unreachable.
Honourable Appoh is set to stage a comeback in the Gomoa Central Constituency in the 2024 general elections to win back the seat she lost in 2016.
The Gomoa Central Constituency is among some 27 Constituencies the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has postponed parliamentary primaries to a later date.
Until the accident, posters of the former Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister had emerged at various places in the constituency causing panic in the camp of her contenders.
Two trucks travelling in the same direction to Accra in different lanes on the dual carriage road crashed and burst into flames at Asuboi off the Accra – Kumasi highway in the Eastern Region claiming one life and injuring three others.
The ghastly accident was reported to the Suhum Fire Station via a telephone call last Wednesday at 1654 hours.
The affected DAF Fuel Tanker with registration number GS 768-18 was loaded with dirty oil while the burnt Mercedes Benz Truck with registration number GT 1128-V also had a washing machine, a gas stove and a dispenser in its trailer.
The Crew responded and got to the accident scene within 6 minutes at 1700 hours and found the crashed vehicles heads badly mangled and on fire.
The bulk of the DAF Fuel Tanker had fallen on its offside on the road. Spilled dirty oil found in the mid gutter of the dual carriage road and on the section of the road had also caught fire.
The fierce fire was directly and offensively attacked with foam and water to bring it under control at 1720 hours and finally extinguished at 1755 hours.
The cause of the accident is not readily known as investigation is underway. The driver onboard the Mercedes Benz Truck escaped unhurt.
The entire Mercedes Benz Truck and the head compartment of the DAF Fuel Tanker got severely burnt by the fire. The bulk of the DAF Fuel Tanker only suffered partial fire and crash damages.
It was unfortunately discovered after firefighting that the second driver who was asleep at the time of the crash in the DAF Fuel Tanker got trapped and was badly burnt to death by the ruinous fire.
However, the main driver of the DAF Fuel Tanker and his 2 other mates were taken to the Suhum Government Hospital before the Fire Service Crew got to the twain incident scene.
The charred body of the deceased driver was handed over to the Police at the scene for preservation and further investigation.
An accident involving four cars including a Resurrection Power New Generation Church (RPNGC) church bus has left about 50 persons injured.
The incident happened at Menskrom Weija Junction on the Accra-Kasoa highway, on Sunday.
According to reports, the unfortunate incident was caused by a drunk police officer who was engaged in wrongful overtaking while plying the route on Sunday afternoon.
The four cars are a Tata bus, which carried the members of the Resurrection Power New Generation Church, an old Benz, KIA Rio taxi and a Toyota Vitz belonging to a police officer.
Eyewitnesses claim that the police officer, who was driving from Kasoa tollbooth to Accra, made a wrong overtaking and in the process crossed the bus; resulting in the accident.
Upon getting to the Weija junction traffic light, the police officer’s car run into the church bus, which also crashed into two other vehicles parked along the shoulders of the road.
In an interview with Adom News’ Seth Kofi Adjei, some of the eyewitnesses blamed the police officer in the Toyota Vitz for the accident.
An eyewitness said two of the church members are feared dead while many of them are seriously injured.
The bus was carrying about 50 passengers including children. A taxi driver, whose car was affected, also blamed the accident on the police officer.
Personnel of the Ghana Fire Service and the police team were at the scene to ensure the free flow of traffic.
Two people have died in a fatal motorbike accident at Virgin Junction, near Canteen Dam at Damongo in the Savannah Region.
One of the deceased, a pregnant woman whose name was only given as Salamatu, died on the spot with her five-month-old pregnancy.
The middle-aged man who was injured in the leg and was admitted at the St. Anne Catholic Hospital, also died after he was discharged against medical advice from the hospital.
Information available to JoyNews indicate, that the deceased, Salamatu, had travelled to Damongo from another community to under go a routine laboratory test, but later parked her motorbike at the Virgin Junction to buy food when she was crashed.
The deceased rider’s bike.
According to eyewitnesses, the male rider, with registration number M-19-AC 1967 from the opposite direction, recklessly ran into the woman and they both fell to the ground.
The source said she suffered severe damage to her neck and chest leading to her death.
Before her burial, JoyNews visited Salamatu’s family house at Canteen where both young and old gathered to mourn with the family.
The deceased pregnant woman in a casket.
She has since been buried according to Islamic customs.
The other deceased person was rushed to the St. Anne Catholic Hospital and immediately referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital in the Northern Region.
He is alleged to have suffered from internal bleeding after his family members defied medical advice and insisted on him being discharged.
Joy News sources in the community indicated that, before his death, the deceased had hit another young man around the Ghana National Fire Service route the same day, but refused to stop only to crash into the pregnant Woman.
The two motorcycles were taken off the road awaiting the arrival of police officers.
In an interview with the former Assembly Member for Canteen Electoral Area, John Apolala, at whose entrance the incident occurred, he said he had sent several reports to the authorities to avert further loss of lives on the road but to no avail.
The deceased pregnant woman’s bike that was parked by the roadside.
“The authorities will never permit speed ramps because they claimed it is a Hospital road. Meanwhile, the speeding here is too much.
When I was an assemblyman in this same area, I suggested the speed ramps but they said no.”
“Nothing was done to all my suggestions and after my eight years in office, I left and the road is still how it was and precious lives are being wasted”, Mr. Apolala bemoaned.
He blamed the accident on the rider, adding that, “l know the guy, and I also know that the bike is not having brakes, yet, he speeds a lot”, he stated.
Their death, however, brings the number of lives lost including that of a military officer and a student of the University for Development Studies to Eight (8) within two years on that same stretch.
Some portions of the Konongo-Accra highway are currently in a bad state as defects on the road continue to pose threats to persons who ply that stretch of road if not checked in time.
According to a newspaper report by the Chronicles dated May 24, 2023, the six-year pit that has emerged on the pavement of the road keeps widening, putting road users at risk of plying that stretch.
The metallic crash barrier has been corroded, leaving it hanging. The highway has been affected by the deterioration.
A resident who spoke to the newspaper under the name Gabriel Agyapong expressed concern about the inability of the Assembly responsible for the area to get the issue addressed.
He said the defects stated are because of erosion, which has gradually become a threat to highway users.
Another person who also spoke to the newspaper under the name Nana Amofa pleaded with the government to fix defects.
The news story further stated that in a conversation with the Municipal Chief Executive of the area where the road crashes are heavily affected, Robert Yaw Kwakye indicated that what his outfit can only do to help the situation is notify the Ghana Highway Authority.
“We have sent letters and petition upon petition to the Highway. We have a week to assess the situation and we are waiting that them to come, but fortunately for us, the GHA were here last week to assess the situation and we have been promised the next week they would be done,” the newspaper quoted the MCE.
The Ashanti Regional Director of the Ghana Highways Authority, Mark Okyere, noted that they are aware of the situation, describing it as a washout challenge.
“We are aware of the situation and steps are being taken to address the problem as soon as possible,” he was quoted to have said.
Three persons have died after a vehicle in which they were travelling fell into a river near Enyiresi in the Eastern Region.
A 3 News.com report stated that the vehicle; Hyundai Sonata car with registration number GS 7776-19, lost control while steering away to avoid a head-on collision with a Sprinter bus that made a wrongful overtaking.
The incident, according to the report, occurred late Friday, May 19, 2023.
An eyewitness to the incident claimed that the Hyundai Sonata’s driver lost control of the steering wheel while attempting to avoid colliding head-on with a Sprinter bus that had made a wrong turn and as a result, somersaulted and fell into the nearby river, killing all three people inside.
The deceased persons, the report added, were on their way to Nkoranza in the Bono East Region to bury a mother.
The bodies were pulled from the river by employees of the Ghana National Fire Service and National Ambulance Service.
The accident happened on Friday Morning May 19, 2023, around 9am at a Police Barrier when a tipper truck failed to stop after the police asked the driver to stop.
According to an eyewitness, Simon Essel said, the tipper truck which was from Beahu after failing to stop run into a sprinter bus which subsequently run into other cars which had stopped at the barrier on the other side of the road injuring the passengers on board.
He said some of the victims are in critical condition, while others had minor injuries.
It is not clear whether the truck had a failed brake or not.
The eyewitness, who is a driver said he picked some of the casualties in his car to the Kwesmintsim hospital for treatment, while the Ghana National Ambulance Service and other cars also picked the rest of the victims who are currently receiving treatment.
A driver has lost his life after he was trapped in a truck.
Firefighters from the Ejisu Fire Station were on Sunday, 14 May 2023, dispatched to respond to a twin accident and fire incident involving a Man Diesel Truck with registration number GA 5246 – 10 at Juaso Water Works in the Asante Akim South of the Ashanti Region.
According to the Fire Service, the dispatch from Ejisu Fire Station was due to an out-of-commission Konongo Fire Engine which could have gotten to the incident scene within 10 minutes to save the situation if it were to be functional at the time of the incident.
The Crew got to the twin incident scene and after a quick assessment, found that the affected Man Diesel Truck was scattered at the scene due to impact of the crash.
The driver’s mate, Mutala Yussif, 16 years, had escaped unhurt after the crash but the driver of the affected Man Diesel Truck, Sumaila Ibrahim, 36 years, was found trapped in the head compartment of the truck and badly burnt while about 500 bags of cashew nuts were on fire.
The firefighters doused the raging fire, retrieved the badly charred body of the deceased driver and handed it over to the Juaso Police for preservation and further investigation. The Man Diesel Truck and its contents also suffered fire damage.
According to the driver’s mate, a car wrongfully overtook their Tema-bound Man Diesel Truck which forced the driver to veer off its lane to save the overtaking car. The driver of the Truck then lost control to hit the pavement of the steel bridge causing great friction between the trailer and the metal rails of the bridge and as a result, the truck somersaulted and landed on the shoulder of the road and in a nearby bush with scattered parts.
Preliminary investigation showed that sufficient sparks from the trailer’s impact with the steel bridge caused the fire which gutted the rear of the trailer and also set the 500 bags of cashew nuts in the trailer alight.
The fire then spread quickly and affected the head compartment to burn the deceased driver who got trapped and could not escape the fire.
Two people are reportedly dead following a gory accident on the Kumasi-Accra Highway.
According to a witness, they died on the spot when two trailers collided on the highway.
One of the vehicles with registration number GW 1567-11 was captured in a video report by a witness, while the other vehicle had its registration number destroyed after the accident.
The accident occurred at the Engleshie stretch of the Kumasi-Accra road on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at about 5:30 p.m.
The Assembly Member for Breman Electoral Area, Obour Sika, who was at the scene said one of the two trailers had one of its tires bust, leading to the collision.
He noted that it took travelers who stopped by to rescue the mangled bodies of a driver and his mate, who died from the dented vehicle after the accident.
A fatal accident which occurred on May 4, 2023, between a VIP bus and a KIA Hyundai Rhino has left ten people severely injured .
The incident which happened on the night of Thursday, May 4, at Nobewam on the Accra-Kumasi highway recorded no deaths.
The injured were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment by the Asante Akyem office of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and National Ambulance.
An eyewitness who recounted the event blamed the unfortunate incident on overtaking.
The KIA Hyundai Rhino with registration number GR 6717 19 was travelling from Kumasi to Accra and the Scania VIP bus with registration number AC 1586 17 was traveling in the opposite direction.
A collision at Elubo between a cargo truck and an articulated vehicle hauling used clothing is believed to have killed two people.
The articulated truck was reportedly traveling from the Takoradi end of the route toward Elubo on Saturday when the cargo truck traveling in the opposite way suffered a blown tire, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
The driver and his conductor were killed as a result of the collision with the articulated truck.
Eyewitness narratives claim that the cargo truck driver ended up trapped in the wreckage of the car, severely mutilating his body.
One person has been confirmed dead in an accident involving a mobile crane at Amamprobi on the Mamfe-Adawso Road in the Eastern Region on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
The fatal accident occurred on the morning of Sunday, April 23, 2023.
According to a statement by the Fire Service, a Xugong mobile crane with registration number GS 8400-11 veered off the road and ended up partially in the bush on the shoulder of the road.
“A telephone call was received at the Akropong Fire Station at 0423 hours reporting a vehicular accident involving a mobile crane at Amamprobi on the Mamfe-Adawso road. “Upon arriving at the scene at 0429 hours, the crew observed that a Xugong mobile crane with registration number GS 8400-11 was partially in the bush on the shoulder of the road with the occupant (driver or operator) nowhere to be found,” the statement shared via social media said.
Officers who arrived at the scene as part of their investigation mounted a search that led them to a nearby bush, where they found the motionless body of one person suspected to be the driver.
“After a quick assessment of the scene, the Officer in Charge detailed two firemen to mount cones to warn oncoming vehicles, control the slow-moving traffic and to comb the area in search of any persons who might have been ejected out of the crane during the accident. One person suspected to be the driver was found lying motionless in the nearby bush and was declared dead upon the arrival of the Police. The body was conveyed to the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital by the Police,” the statement said.
The cause of the accident is still unknown, and investigations are ongoing to ascertain what led to the accident.
An eyewitness has given a detailed account of how three suspected armed robbers were murdered.
The incident that led to the death of a small-scale miner and the subsequent burning of three armed robbers at Moseaso in the Wassa Amenffi West Municipality keeps community folks thinking.
The incident happened on Sunday morning April 16, 2023 where the three-armed robbers gunned down a worker of a small-scale mining company in the area during an operation at a galamsey site.
Community folks heard of the gunshot, went to the scene and realized a community member, Frank Arthur was gunned down.
The news of the incident quickly spread throughout the town, and the community was outraged. They mobilized and launched a manhunt for the robbers. After an intense search, they managed to apprehend three out of the four suspects.
However, instead of turning the suspects over to the authorities, the community members decided to take matters into their own hands and set the robbers ablaze.
According to an eyewitness who was part of the robbery victims, who gave his name as Tikwaa, said they were returning from site with gold “when we got to a curve, we realized they had raised a barrier on the road and two out of four who were wielding guns started shooting into our car. We were in the car but Arthur was in the bucket of the car so he sustained gunshot wounds, without our knowledge”.
“We were ordered out of the car and buried our faces on the ground. So they went in to take the black(gold) from the car. As they were about to move, they told us that one of our brothers was shot so we should take him to the hospital, so we took him into the car to the Moseaso clinic”, he added.
Speaking to Ghanaweb in an interview, the owner of the small scale mining site Mr. Richard Adjei said Francis Arthur, 51 was his senior brother and the care taker of the site adding that, “because of my tight schedules, Arthur has been taking care of the site for me ever since we started operations”.
On that fateful day, Mr. Adjei said he went to see his brother in the morning to inform him that soldiers will be coming to site so they should go to the site and bring the “black” home.
“I was in the washroom few minutes after that when I received a called that Arthur had been shot so I quickly moved my car to the clinic where they were sending him for treatment and but when I got there, I realized they were sending him to the Asankragwaa Catholic Hospital rather, so I followed up. On our way to the hospital, we met a group of soldiers who also delayed for about thirty minutes, so Frank Arthur was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital”.
According to Mr. Adjei, robbery incident has been very rampant in the Moseaso community. These robbers are a group made up of indigenes of Moseaso and Dunkwa in the Central Region. Those who have been burnt were part of six robbers who were imprisoned for three years, came back and are still in the robbery business.
He added that, “one the burnt robbers robbed somebody of his money two months ago, he was arrested by police and bailed, and is till robbing”
Nine persons have died in two separate gory accidents in the Eastern region.
Six other persons – three males and two females – suffered severe injuries and are receiving treatment at the Akuse Government Hospital.
Meanwhile, the deceased had been deposited at the same hospital’s mortuary for autopsy and preservation.
The accident happened on Saturday in front of King David’s College on the Kpong-Tema highway.
A Hyundai mini bus with registration number GB 4644-20 from Juapong to Tema collided head-on with an articulated truck with registration number GT 6473-21 killing six instantly.
Two other persons – the driver of the Hyundai bus and a female passenger- who were in critical condition also died later at the hospital.
The articulated truck was said to be carrying pavement blocks from Tema heading towards Akosombo.
The Hyundai driver, according to eye witness attempted to swerve a stationary bus with Registration number GW 6464-22 parked for almost two weeks but crashed into the truck from the opposite direction of the road.
Officers from the Akuse police command, the Ghana National Fire Service and the ambulance service played a critical role in the rescue operation.
In a related development, a 60- year-old woman died at Nyamebekyere after she was crushed by a speeding vehicle driven by an ECG Engineer.
Three lives have been claimed on the Techiman-Kumasi road in the Bono East Region following an accident which occurred on Tuesday.
The fatal accident which occurred near the Kuntunso river around 5:00 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, involved two heavy trucks loaded with goods.
The accident led to heavy vehicular traffic on the stretch for over three hours. The two heavy trucks collided head-on leading to the death of three people on the spot including the drivers of both trucks whilst two others survived with minor degrees of injuries.
The injured were immediately rushed to the Holy Family Hospital in Techiman for treatment whilst a combined team of Police Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) and personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) made efforts to remove the dead bodies stuck in the two trucks.
GhanaWeb sources indicate that the long truck with registration number GW 2732Q burst one of its tires veered off its lane, and collided with the Kumasi-bound Kia Rhino.
Some residents who rushed to the scene revealed that that portion of the road has become a death trap for road users because it is steep.
“This portion of the road has recorded several accident cases because of the nature of the road. The road is steep and there are potholes on the road so something should be done about it so that we can save the lives of people we use the stretch,” Kofi Poku disclosed.
Yeboah Asante on his part appealed to drivers to slow down when they get to that section of the road and drive with care since accident cases are becoming way too many at that portion.
“I am appealing to drivers to drive with care when they reach this portion because we can’t continue to lose lives like that despite the poor nature of the road.”
Meanwhile, GhanaWeb can confirm that the driver of the long truck who perished in the accident has since been buried in line with Islamic traditions in Techiman.
Yaw David, 30, died in an accident on the Juaboso Afere road.
Information indicates that David was riding his motorcycle from Juaboso to Afere with a friend.
According to reports, the rider attempted to overtake a car in front of them on a sharp curve and crashed into a Kia with the registration number GW 39 46 Z.
The deceased’s body has since been deposited at the Juaboso government mortuary.
The other person is being treated at Juaboso government hospital.
An accident at Gomoa Odumase near Anteadze on the Kasoa Cape Coast Highway of the Central Region has left 21 persons injured.
The accident involved a Benz Sprinter bus with the registration GW 9678-12 from Ajumako going to Accra and VW Jetta GT 8661-09 traveling in the opposite direction.
The accident occurred Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at around 4:30 AM.
The Apam District Fire Service Commander, ACFO Adolf Ankomah Nuamah, told Kasapa News’ Yaw Boagyan that the driver of the VW Jetta made a wrongful overtaking and in the process lost control and crashed into the sprinter Benz bus.
The huge impact of the crash resulted in the injury of 21 passengers receiving treatment at Apam St Luke’s Catholic Hospital.
Within the last 24 hours, 45 passengers have been injured in a fatal accident with two deaths recorded on the Kasoa Cape Coast Highway.
Two tippers were involved in an accident on Wednesday.
A loud noise like an explosion was heard in the early hours of Wednesday at Bankyim a suburb of Tarkwa which was the result of two tipper trucks involved in an accident where one person was severely injured.
One of the tipper trucks with registration number GN 2106-22 belonging to Western Transport Services, Tarkwa was conveying manganese from Nsuta to Takoradi while the other truck with registration number GN-8954-18 was heading towards Tarkwa from Takoradi when the accident happened.
The truck belonging to Western Transport was heavily destroyed with blood spilling on the road.
In an interview with GhanaWeb’s Western Regional Correspondent, the driver heading towards Tarkwa, Nicholas Agyemang, said upon reaching Bankyim, near Tarkwa he realized that the driver of the Western Transport truck was veering off the road towards him.
“I, therefore, decided to give him way by moving to the shoulder of the road towards the gutter, but he still came close and crushed into the bucket of my car. I suspect he was dozing off while driving that is how come this happened,” he added.
A resident of Bankyim, Stephen Koffie noted that “it was the fault of the driver from Nsuta because he was sleeping at the same time while carrying heavy loads from Nsuta.
The driver was trapped in the car so the fire service had to cut and remove him from the car, we are even praying to God that he would not die because his leg was trapped in the car,” he narrated.
He explained that most of the time, accidents happen on that stretch, and need the attention of authorities construct speed humps there in order to reduce the rate of accidents there.
Another resident, Bright recalled another incident that happened around the same place where a truck went into a drug store and destroyed other stores and property.
A motorbike accident at Yaw Bronya in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of three individuals.
Per reports, the motorbike, which moved at top speed, lost balance after hitting a pothole on the road and ran into a female pedestrian who was crossing the road.
The victims – two males, Augustine Annor, a lotto agent and Kwame Reuben, an ‘okada’ rider and an unidentified female victim, believed to be in her late sixties, died at the spot.
Sources say Augustine Annor engaged the services of Kwame Reuben to transport him to Foase in line of duty.
Meanwhile, the bodies of the deceased have since been deposited at the morgue for autopsy and preservation.
According to Assembly member for Tebeso Electoral Area, Adomako Mensah, the area has recorded a series of motorbike accidents due to over speeding.
He says many motorists ignore road safety precautions.
“They refuse to wear the helmet. Most of these deaths could have been avoided by the use of helmets,” he said.
A road accident at Yaw Bronya, a suburb of the Bosome Freho district in the Ashanti region, Bosome Freho claimed the lives of three people.
The deceased include a woman and two others, both men.
Sir Kenneth, an eyewitness who explained the incident to GhanaWeb’s Ashanti Regional Correspondent, Nana Peprah, said the tragic incident occurred on Thursday evening when two males on a motorcycle crashed into the unknown woman after she had crossed their path.
He said the two males who drove from Tebeso and were heading to Ofoase crashed the woman in Yaw Bronya, a town before Ofoase.
The source further stated that the three people died on the spot due to the rate at which the motorbike was speeding.
Amoako Mensah Yeboah, an assembly member for the Tebeso electoral area who confirmed the incident to GhanaWeb, said the crash happened at Yaw Bronya around 6:50 p.m. on Thursday when the two male adults were riding to Ofoase to present their final lotto report for the day.
He claimed that the accident was so severe that one of the victims’ helmet cracked into pieces.
He disclosed that the woman’s identity has still not been revealed since she is not from her electoral area.
Amoako Mensah revealed the identities of the two males, Annor Augustine, the motor rider, and Reuben, aka Teacher Gala.
According to the assembly member, police came to the scene, and the three deceased have since been deposited at a hospital morgue for autopsies and investigations.
Ghanaian actress cum media personality, Nana Ama Mcbrown, has marked ten years of surviving a tragic motor accident that nearly claimed her life and that of her husband.
One can recall that on January 30, 2013, she was reportedly involved in a car accident on the George Walker Bush Highway, just around Lapaz, at about 2am dawn.
Maxwell Mensah, who was then her boyfriend, was said to have also been badly affected as the two were rushed to the 37 Military Hospital.
Maxwell, who narrated the incident after recovering from unconsciousness at that time, said a vehicle crossed their path as they were returning from a movie shoot.
Ten years on, Nana Ama Mcbrown is still thanking God for sparing her life.
The actress, who was spotted on a vacation with her husband at an undisclosed location, shared a video of themselves on social media with the caption;
“Today is exactly 10years we had our Accident on the N1. We will always Bless God for the Gift of Life. #Mr&Mrs Mensah @maxmmens Thank you, God, #Amen.”
Aftermath battles of the accident
Although Nana Ama Mcbrown is still alive and kicking, it appears she is still battling some health crises resulting from the accident.
She has opened up on the stress of dealing with severe complications from the dislocation of her left arm, which has landed her in hospitals on several occasions.
In recent times, Mcbrown had resorted to flying abroad for surgery several times.
Four persons including a Rev Minister are currently receiving treatment at the Kibi Government Hospital in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region after surviving an accident on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
The accident involved four cars: a Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 8462 -Z, a Toyota Hilux with number GM 2480 -14, a Toyota Vitz with number GX 5085 – 20, and a Burkinabe trailer with registration number 11 MJ 0194.
According to preliminary investigations done by personnel from the Kibi MTTD who visited the scene, the Toyota Vitz heading towards Kumasi from Accra – on reaching a section of the highway at Birimso, lost the front tyre at the driver’s side which immediately forced the vehicle to drift.
The trailer and Highlander heading from the opposite side in an attempt to swerve the drifting Vitz, ended up colliding with the Toyota Hilux.
The four, who sustained injuries, were quickly rushed to the Kibi Government Hospital by the National Ambulance Service where they are currently on admission receiving treatment.
The police, who have begun investigations, have arranged for towing trucks to help manage and control the traffic situation on that stretch.
An accident at Gomoa Antseadze near Apam in the Central Region has claimed 7 lives.
The tragic incident which occurred on Thursday, January 12, 2023, involved a Sprinter mini bus with registration number GW7920-22, which veered off into the bush while travelling from Mankessim towards Accra, graphiconline reports.
Fire service personnel reportedly arrived at the accident scene at about 8pm following a report by the [passer-by at the Apam Fire Station.
According to the Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, Division Officer III, Abdul Wasiu Hudu, the station quickly dispatched the rescue team to the scene and observed a Sprinter minibus was involved in an accident with a number of the passengers trapped in the vehicle.
He said the police carried the dead to the morgue.
Meanwhile, 8 people including an infant have reportedly sustained some injuries.
A trailer truck driver narrowly escaped death on Thursday, December 15, 2022, after his vehicle overturned in an accident on the Accra-Nsawamroad.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver whose name has been withheld, was transporting spare parts from Kumasi to Tema.
However, in an attempt to turn and use the road heading towards Dzorwulu when he got to the Achimota overpass, he veered off the road, causing the vehicle to lose its balance, and subsequently capsised.
The incident resulted in a heavy traffic congestion.
Fortunately, the driver escaped unscathed despite being quite traumatized.
The incident also resulted in heavy traffic on the road.
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has reported that 337 people have died in road traffic accidents between January and October 2022 in the Ashanti Region.
According to the NRSA, about 2,886 road accidents were recorded, with 3,552 people sustaining various degrees of injuries.
The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Madam Simbiat Wiredu, speaking at the World Day of Remembrance for Road Crashes Victims held in Kumasi, disclosed that a total of 21,596 vehicles, comprising commercial, private, and motorcycles, were involved in road accidents.
Madam Wiredu blamed the alarming rate of road crashes in the country on indiscipline and disregard for road traffic regulations by motorists.
She noted that 60 % of the crashes were caused by over-speeding, while 23 % were caused by stationary vehicles on roads.
Despite the alarming figures, the Ashanti Regional Director of NRSA indicated that the region has recorded a marginal decrease in fatalities.
She stated that in 2021, 450 individuals would lose their lives through road carnage.
This means the Ashanti Region has witnessed an 18% decrease in the number of deaths recorded.
Ghana’s human capital is being lost at an alarming rate as a result of ongoing road accidents.
As part of efforts to address road carnages in the country, NSRA has launched the drive safety campaign to curb road crashes by making people aware of the importance of driving with caution.
2022 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The 2022 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims held in Kumasi was organised by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly in collaboration with the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety and the National Road Safety Authority.
The event, dubbed “Justice” is organised to remember all those killed and injured in road crashes and acknowledge the crucial work of emergency services.
As part of the celebration, the Kumasi Mayor, Mr. Samuel Pyne, together with the representative from Bloomberg, donated items to victims of road crashes.
He also presented five speed measuring devices to the Ghana Police Service to check vehicular speed on roads.
Days after one person was confirmed dead in a bizarre accident at Bogoso, videofootage of the incident, has emerged.
The November 19 incident also left four others injured in an accident involving a Daf truck and five other vehicles in the Western Regional town.
Police investigation has disclosed that the driver of the Daf truck, carrying logs from the Prestea end of the road, upon reaching Bogoso lost control while negotiating a curve. In the process, the logs fell on the five other vehicles.
A social media user has posted a clip of the development showing people going about their regular activities prior to the incident.
A few seconds later, residents are seen running away from the narrow street behind which follows the truck slamming through vehicles ahead.
Personnel of the MTTD went on the grounds and the road has since been opened to traffic.
The Ghana National Fire Service also assisted to rescue the victims believed to be trapped in the accident vehicles.
Augustus Osei, driver of one of the vehicles involved in the accident said the brake system of the Daf truck failed, which resulted in the accident.
“I was coming from Boadie to Bogoso and we had bypassed the roundabout. The Daf truck had already climbed the hill but suddenly all we could see was the truck reversing by itself so I shouted for all my passengers to exit the vehicle.
“Three of us in the vehicle managed to exit but one person could not exit so he died,” he narrated.
Per the CCTV footage the time of the incident is 12:55 p.m, November 19, 2022.
The video shows a busy street within the township of Bogoso with several cars, including an articulator truck carrying a bulldozer, parked in the road.
A sudden rush by several people on the streets is followed by a truck carrying three logs of heavy timber falling backwards in an uncontrolled manner.
The truck eventually comes to a halt after coming into contact with some of the parked cars and dislodging the heavy logs of timber on some of the parked cars.
The accident led to the death of one person and injuries to several others.
A ghastly accident on the Accra-Nsawam (precisely at the Ofankor-Barrier junction), has reportedly claimed the life of at least one person.
The accident which involved a tipper truck and a trailer truck occurred around 9:30 am on Friday morning, November 4, 2022.
According to eyewitnesses, the tipper truck driver lost control while attempting to overtake the trailer on the road leading to Barrier, veered off his lane, and crushed into the trailer truck.
Reports further indicate that the deceased whose name has been withheld is a plantain seller who ply her trade on the shoulder of the road.
The drivers of both vehicles who secured various degrees of injuries, have been transported to the hospital.
A middle-aged woman and her son have met their untimely death at Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region.
The identities of the deceased are currently unknown to the media.
On Wednesday, August 17, the duo was knocked down by Kia Rhino vehicle when its driver reportedly lost control of the steering wheel.
According to eyewitnesses, the mother was carrying her toddler on her back waiting to board a vehicle on the Buaban stretch of the Kenyase road when she saw the truck approaching.
In attempt to save herself and her son, she unfortunately found herself in the direction of the vehicle was moving to.
The two died on the spot, according to reports.
Meanwhile, a police team that arrived at the scene have conveyed the remains to the morgue. Also, the Kia Rhino vehicle has been towed from the scene.
The Asokore Mampong police are investigating the incident.
According to the MTTD, between January and July 2022, the Ghana police service record about 886 road carnages with 9,218 people surviving with several degree of injures.
Speaking to Citi News after the launch of the GPRTU App, Director of Operations for MTTD, Supt. Dr. Samuel Sasu Mensah said, despite the alarming figures, the country has recorded a marginal decrease in both fatalities and injuries.
He is optimistic that the number of road crashes can be brought to it barest minimum if motorists drive cautiously.
“From January to July 2022, we had 886 cases being reported to the police and out of this, those who were killed were 1,443 and those who got injured were 9,218. However, we have a marginal decrease in both fatalities and injuries. So as we progress in the year, we hope that, through good practices by the drivers, road crashes being recorded in the country will be reduced.â€
Paul Kwah, the driver of an articulated truck that was engaged in a tragic car accident on Wednesday at Eduagyei Village on the Elmina-Komenda junction road, has been detained by the Central Regional Police Command.
According to reports, Paul Kwah, was driving a Daf Flat Body Articulated Truck No. GM 2570-12, loaded with 850 bags of cement from Takoradi to Accra upon reaching Eduagyei village carelessly overtook some vehicles and collided head on with an oncoming Toyota Hiace mini bus No. WR 1347-17.
The driver and 11 passengers on board the Toyota Hiace vehicle have all been confirmed dead by a medical officer at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. One female passenger who survived the accident is responding to treatment at the same Hospital.
The Police is working with the families of the deceased to assist in identifying the victims of the accident.
“While we commiserate with the affected families, we continue to entreat all road users to be disciplined, responsible and demonstrate a sense of humanity and adhere to road regulations in order to avoid such preventable accidents,†the Police said.
Sixteen people are currently receiving treatment at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after a Metro Mass Transit bus they were travelling in was involved in an accident.
Ten others who sustained minor injuries have been treated and discharged.
The Tamale-bound vehicle is reported to have had 67 occupants on board when the incident happened on Tuesday.
According to the passengers, the driver was sleeping behind the wheel and subsequently lost control over the vehicle.
The car, therefore, crashed into a bridge and somersaulted into a ditch at Kpalkori on the Tamale-Yendi road.
Speaking to JoyNews, Public Relations Officer of the TTH, Mohammed Misbow said the hospital first received 16 passengers who came in with various injuries and 10 others were brought in later.
He said all the passengers including two children are in stable condition.
Students and teachers of the Zabzugu Senior High School have been thrown into a state of mourning after two senior staff there, met their untimely death around Buipe in the Savannah Region.
They were returning from a workshop held at Koforidua in the Eastern Region when their vehicle got involved in a crash.
It is not yet clear what caused the crash, but Citi News understands another staff member who was involved in the crash survived and is responding to treatment.
One of the assistant heads of the school who spoke to Citi News said the loss of the teachers will greatly affect the school.
“The mood is total now for both teacher and non-teaching staff and students,†he said.
One of the deceased, aside from having teaching duties, was the counsellor of the school, “who had a very crucial role with both students and teachers.â€
The other deceased was the senior housemaster of the school.
“So you can imagine those two strong men just going like that,†the assistant headteacher said.
Recorded road carnages in the first quarter of 2022 has seen a slight decrease of about four percent.
Data sighted by The Independent Ghana from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) showed that from January to May this year, a number of 6,472 cases of road traffic accidents were reported while road accidents, within the same period last was 6,789.
Comparing the data of 2022 and 2021, the country has witnessed a decline of 4.67 % in road traffic accidents.
NRSA also confirmed that a total of 1,140 lives were lost to road crashes from January to May this year while 1,250 persons were killed within the same period last year.
The figures indicate that the number of individuals killed in road traffic accidents from January to May this year has reduced by 8.8 %.
The number of injured persons within the period under review also decreased by 4.98 percent as the Authority recorded 6,620 injured cases this year, compared to 6,967 injured cases in 2021.
The Greater Accra Region recorded the highest road crashes and fatalities among the 16 regions in Ghana.
The aforementioned region recorded 2735 crashes representing 42 percent to the number of crashes recorded from January to May this year.
The Ashanti Region came second with 1496 cases which translate into 23 percent.
The Eastern, Central, Western and Volta regions recorded the third, fourth and fifth highest cases respectively .
Acting Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority, Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, attributed the reduction of road crashes to sensitization and media advocacy on road safety measures.
The Central Region recorded a total of 223 cases of road crashes in the third quarter of 2019 as against 211 in 2018, representing a five percent increase in road crashes over the same period last year.
Mr. Victor Kojo Bilson, the Acting Regional Head of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) disclosed this at the Regional launch of road safety campaign ahead of the Yuletide in Cape Coast.
It was attended by transport organisations in the Region including; Francol transport limited, Metro Mass Transit (MMT), the Ghana Private Road Transport Union ( GPRTU), Mabs transit services limited and the Cooperative transit union.
Mr Bilson attributed the marginal increase in road crashes to myriad of factors such as drink-driving, fatigue, overloading, and failure to use seat belts, wrongful overtaking, and speed.
To ensure incidents free road crashes and fatalities before, during and after the festive period, Mr. Bilson, encouraged drivers to be advocates and educate their colleagues to be cautious of their actions and inactions on the roads.
Drivers must be more careful, responsible and execute their duties with due diligence – taking routine rest, avoid phone calls while driving, alcohol and dutifully observing all mandatory regulations accordingly.
Mr Paul Manly Awini, the Regional Police Commander, on his part cautioned driver against wrongful over taking, tiredness and non-adherence to road traffic regulations.
Launching the road safety campaign, Mr. Kwamena Duncan, the Regional Minister said the campaign had become necessary to reach out to drivers and other road users to obey road traffic regulations.
He described the role of drivers as inevitable and essential commuters from their homes and therefore told the Authority to consider holding a six-month intensive refresher training programme for drivers to educate them on best practices in driving, road traffic regulations and sanctions thereof.
