Three People Die In Tragic Accident On Accra-Kumasi Road

A fatal road crash on the Accra-Kumasi highway has resulted in the deaths of three people and left another three seriously injured.

The accident occurred on the morning of Sunday, October when a private car carrying six passengers reportedly lost control while heading in the direction of Kumasi.

According to information from people who witnessed the incident, the vehicle, bearing registration number GT 2361-20, suddenly went off its lane and overturned multiple times. It eventually came to a stop in a bush along the roadside.

The impact of the crash was severe, resulting in the deaths of three passengers at the scene. The remaining occupants sustained serious injuries and were taken to a nearby health facility for emergency treatment.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as disturbing, noting that the vehicle was badly wrecked. One witness said the accident was heartbreaking and that some of the victims appeared to have died immediately.

Police personnel from the surrounding district responded to the scene shortly after the accident. They helped with the evacuation of the injured, controlled the situation and assisted in clearing the area to prevent the crash from causing further disruption to traffic.

The deceased were transported to a hospital morgue, where their bodies are being kept pending identification and further investigations.

There are reports that the three people who died could be from the same family, but the police have not officially released their identities or confirmed the relationship between the victims.

Investigators are now working to determine the circumstances that led to the accident. The tragedy has also renewed calls for motorists to drive carefully, obey speed limits and remain alert when using major roads such as the Accra-Kumasi highway.

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