A driver has been left trapped after a vehicle overturned on the Akropong–Akufo road in the Eastern Region, prompting a rescue effort by residents and emergency responders.
The accident reportedly occurred when the vehicle lost control while travelling along the stretch before somersaulting and landing on its side. The impact left the driver trapped inside the damaged vehicle.
Eyewitnesses said the crash happened suddenly, causing panic among other road users. Some residents rushed to the scene to assist in rescue efforts, while others alerted emergency services for support.
The vehicle sustained significant damage after the overturn, making it difficult for the driver to exit without external assistance.
Good Samaritans at the scene attempted to stabilize the situation and manage traffic to prevent further accidents as they awaited the arrival of emergency responders.
The trapped driver was eventually assisted as rescue efforts intensified, though his condition had not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report.
It is expected that the driver will be transported to a nearby health facility for medical attention and further examination.
Security personnel and emergency officials are yet to issue an official statement on the cause of the crash, but early indications suggest the driver may have lost control of the vehicle on the stretch.
Investigations are expected to determine the exact cause of the accident.
