The accident scene
Six (6) people reportedly died on the spot in a tragic road accident at Asikuma, a community located between Bia West and Bia East districts in the Western North Region.
The accident has left one other person in critical condition.
It was reported that eight persons, including the rider, were onboard a tricycle, popularly known as ‘Aboboya’, which was moving from Asuopiri in the Bia West District to Adabokrom in the Bia East District for farming activities.
Upon reaching a sloping section of the road near Asikuma, a timber truck travelling from Adabokrom reportedly lost control and crashed into the tricycle, killing the six people instantly.
The victim who sustained severe injuries was rushed to the Assamu Government Hospital for medical treatment.
Information gathered was that the rider of the tricycle managed to jump off and escape moments before the crash, but currently, his whereabouts remain unknown.
Youth in the community have since mounted a search to locate him and ascertain his condition.
Meanwhile, the driver of the timber truck has reported himself to the Debiso District Police Command.
Personnel from the Command visited the scene, conveyed the bodies to the morgue, and have since commenced investigations into the accident.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi
