On Thursday, December 31, 2020, seven people were killed in a road accident in Abusakope, Eastern Region.
The incident, which involved a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus travelling from Accra to Ho and a tipper truck, injured 18 people.
It happened around 7:20 p.m.
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus is said to have collided with a tipper truck carrying sand that was parked near the side of the road.
According to police, all 18 passengers, including the driver, were injured and were taken to Akuse Government Hospital and Saint Martin De-Porres Hospital Agormanya for treatment.
Unfortunately, seven passengers, including the, were killed.
Meanwhile, the bodies have been placed in the Akuse Government Hospital morgue for preservation while they are identified and autopsied.
Sergeant Francis Gormado, Deputy Eastern Regional Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), told Citi News that the investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
He urged drivers and passengers to be cautious on the road during the holiday season.
“The accident is currently being investigated by the Akuse District Police Command.” Any new information about this accident will be made available to the public. Our advice to drivers and the travelling public is that during this festive season, most drivers do not take their time driving and, as a result, disregard all road warnings. As a result, we are appealing to the travelling public to be concerned and act as guides for the drivers so that they arrive at their destinations safely.”
“Our condolences go out to the bereaved family.” We assured them that investigations would continue to determine the best way to eliminate accidents on our roads,” Sergeant Gormado added.
Source: CitiNews
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