A devastating collision between a Toyota Hiace passenger vehicle and a Toyota Hilux has left three people in critical condition and 16 others injured in Ekumfi Abontsen, on the Apam-Cape Coast Highway in the Central Region.
According to reports, the Toyota Hiace, with registration number GW 8094-24, collided with the Toyota Hilux, branded with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer and running mate, with registration GT 4704-09.
The accident occurred when the Hiace, carrying Senior High School graduates from Cape Coast to Accra, made a wrong manoeuvre and crashed into the Hilux on the shoulder of the road.
According to Apam District Fire Service officer, D.O.2 Anthony Kwesi Rhule, the vehicles swerved to avoid each other before colliding.
All victims were rushed to Apam St. Luke’s Catholic Hospital for treatment, and authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
Information gathered indicates that Jerry Sackey, and his friend, Oscar Teye, were on a motorcycle on the Obawale to Klo-Agogo Road at Odortorm when they collided with a Hyundai vehicle.
Eyewitnesses report that the accident happened when one vehicle attempted to overtake another, colliding with the oncoming motorcycle.
Sackey succumbed to his injuries, while Teye survived with severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the Klo-Agogo Polyclinic.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary.