Four people have died in a tragic road traffic accident on Christmas Eve at Twifo Ntafrewaso along the Cape Coast–Twifo Praso road.
The Central Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, DOII Abdul Wasiu Hudu, said the Twifo Praso Fire Station received a distress call at around 4:48 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, reporting the accident. A rescue team was immediately dispatched to the scene.
On arrival, the team found that a Hyundai Getz, registered GW 7715-25 and used for commercial purposes, had veered off the road and crashed into a tree in a nearby bush while travelling from Twifo Mampong towards Twifo Praso.
DOII Hudu said three people trapped in the wreckage were extricated by the rescue crew and taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Another person had already been rescued by civilians and also died at the Twifo Praso Government Hospital.
Eyewitnesses reported that the driver was overspeeding while negotiating a curve on the rainy afternoon, causing the vehicle to lose control. The car was completely wrecked in the crash.
DOII Hudu noted that the incident highlights ongoing concerns about speeding and road safety, especially during festive periods when traffic is heavy. He urged motorists to exercise caution, reduce speed, and strictly follow road safety regulations to prevent further loss of life.