Accra–Aburi Road Crash: Passersby Rush To Rescue Passengers After Car Somersaults

A serious road accident has been reported on the Accra–Aburi road shortly after Peduase, with passengers reportedly thrown across the road after the vehicle they were travelling in somersaulted.

The incident, which occurred as the vehicle was reportedly travelling from the Akropong direction, has prompted an immediate rescue effort by passersby who rushed to the scene to assist those involved.

Video footage from the scene shows the damaged vehicle and people lying or sitting on different parts of the roadway following the crash.

Initial reports suggest that speeding may have contributed to the accident, although this has not yet been officially established by the relevant authorities.

Some of the occupants are feared to have died, according to preliminary accounts from the scene. However, the exact number of fatalities and injuries remains unknown at the time of publication.

Passersby could be seen attempting to rescue passengers and provide assistance as they waited for emergency responders.

The accident has also caused concern among motorists using the busy Accra–Aburi route, particularly because the crash occurred on a major road connecting communities in the Eastern Region with Accra.

The condition of the vehicle indicates the severity of the impact, with the car reportedly overturning several times before coming to a stop.

Details surrounding what caused the vehicle to lose control remain unclear. While speeding has been mentioned in preliminary reports, investigators will have to establish whether excessive speed, road conditions, mechanical failure or another factor played a role.

The identities of the occupants have not yet been established, and there is currently no confirmed information on their exact number.

Emergency assistance is expected to be crucial as authorities work to establish the extent of the casualties.

Motorists approaching the area are also urged to exercise caution, particularly if traffic slows around the accident scene because of rescue activities.

Further details are expected as emergency officials assess the situation and establish the number of people involved.

At the time of publication, the casualty figure remained unconfirmed, and reports of fatalities had not yet been independently verified by the relevant authorities.

Source: https://x.com/bongoideashq/status/2106772908936995210?s=46

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