Two people have reportedly died, and several others are injured following a truck accident on the Winneba-Accra highway.
The truck, heavily loaded with tomatoes and garden eggs, overturned in the middle of the road due to the weight of its cargo.
The accident resulted in the deaths of two women, believed to be traders.
The incident also caused significant damage to the produce being transported, leading to substantial losses.
Emergency services arrived at the scene to provide aid to the injured and clear the road.
The police are investigating the cause of the accident and have urged drivers to exercise caution when transporting heavy loads.
In a similar case, three people died, and others were injured in an accident at Anyinasusu in the Offinso South Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The incident occurred on Tuesday around 11 p.m.
Confirming the incident, the assemblyman for Anyinasusu, Ibrahim Yogo, stated that the driver of the Yutong bus travelling from Kumasi to Garu was overspeeding and collided with the Kia Rhino vehicle transporting mangoes.
Mr. Yogo confirmed that three people died on the spot, with many others injured.
The victims are currently receiving treatment at St. Patrick’s Government Hospital at Maase-Offinso, while the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary.
Mr Yogo attributed the accident to the absence of speed humps on the road.
The accident occurred on Saturday, May 25, 2024, as the crew was en route to perform at a wedding ceremony.
According to the driver, Nana Obiri Yeboah, their Toyota Camry collided head-on with a Benz car.
The Benz car driver was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it ran into the Camry.
The impact of the crash resulted in the immediate death of John Claude Tamakloe, who was accompanying Kay Bless as his videographer.