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A devastating vehicular accident in East Legon on Saturday, October 12, 2024, has left two women dead and three others critically injured.<\/p>\n
CCTV footage has emerged, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic crash.<\/p>\n
The video, shared online, captures a speeding vehicle on a main road approaching a junction before colliding with another vehicle.<\/p>\n
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with emergency services rushing to rescue those trapped in the wreckage.<\/p>\n
Assistant Division Officer I (ADO) Alex King Nartey from the Public Affairs Department of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that the deceased were occupants of the Acura vehicle.<\/p>\n
Background of the Accident<\/strong><\/p>\nThis is not the first time East Legon has witnessed a fatal accident.<\/p>\n
In recent years, the area has seen a surge in road crashes, prompting concerns about road safety.<\/p>\n
In 2022, the Ghana Road Safety Commission launched an initiative to reduce road crashes in the country.<\/p>\n
However, despite efforts to improve road safety, accidents continue to claim lives.<\/p>\n
Investigation Underway<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the accident.<\/p>\n
Authorities are reviewing the CCTV footage and speaking to eyewitnesses to piece together the events leading up to the crash.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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