A routine trip to the market ended in tragedy on the Nkwanta–Kpassa road in the Oti Region when a road accident claimed the life of a mobile phone accessories dealer and left three others critically injured.
The crash occurred on Wednesday morning at Abrewanko Junction along the busy Nkwanta–Kpassa stretch.
Reports indicate that the deceased was travelling on a tricycle, commonly known as an aboboyaa, on his way to the Kpassa market when the vehicle struck a pothole and somersaulted.
Police officers who arrived at the scene retrieved the body and conveyed it to the morgue, where it is being held pending an autopsy.
Residents and frequent road users say accidents on the highway have become increasingly common, largely due to ongoing road construction.
They explain that excessive dust from the works has significantly reduced visibility, creating dangerous conditions, especially for drivers and riders unfamiliar with the route.
Motorists and tricycle operators who ply the Nkwanta–Kpassa road have been advised to exercise extra caution as efforts continue to improve the road and prevent further loss of life.
