A devastating accident involving three vehicles has occurred on the Apam-Winneba highway in the Central Region, leaving two people feared dead and several others injured. The incident, which took place on Thursday evening at Gomoa Otsew, has sent shockwaves through the community and highlights the importance of road safety.
According to eyewitnesses, a Honda Pilot 4×4 vehicle with registration number DE 3440-13, traveling from Apam to Winneba, collided head-on with a sprinter minibus registered GW 5064-24. The force of the impact caused the Honda Pilot to spin out of control and land on a Kia truck registered GW 8308-21, which was fully loaded with pineapples and heading in the same direction.
The Apam District Fire Service Commander, DOII Anthony Kwesi Rhule, led a rescue operation that took several hours to complete. Firefighters had to work tirelessly to free one of the victims who was trapped in their vehicle. All the victims were eventually transported to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba for medical attention.
Preliminary reports suggest that the accident was caused by excessive speeding and wrongful overtaking on the part of the driver of the Honda Pilot vehicle. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of adhering to road safety regulations.
The authorities have launched an investigation into the accident, and it is expected that further details will emerge in the coming days. In the meantime, the community is coming together to support the families of the victims and to raise awareness about the importance of road safety.
As the country mourns the loss of life and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured, it is essential that we all take a moment to reflect on our own driving habits and the importance of prioritizing road safety. By working together, we can reduce the number of accidents on our roads and create a safer, more responsible driving culture.
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