Two people have reportedly died in two separate accidents on the Bogoso-Tarkwa road in the Western Region.
The first accident occurred on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, when a Toyota Corolla collided with a stationary timber truck that had been parked on the road for five days.
Two of the occupants died on the spot.
Later in the day, a pickup truck also crashed into the same timber truck, injuring the occupants.
It adds to the numerous road fatalities and casualties recorded yearly.
Both incidents happened on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
A 50-year-old man identified as Charles, a resident of Esereso was reported dead after he was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver at about 2 pm.
Two hours later, the driver of a KIA Rio salon car was pulled out unconscious after his car plunged into the Oda River.
The Assemblyman for Esereso East Electoral Area, Amoateng Opoku Emmanuel, confirming the incident, said residents were angered by the development.
He said they wanted authorities to introduce safety measures on the stretch, which was under construction.
Residents said the spot was known for motor accidents.