One killed, 14 injured in Accra–Kumasi Highway collision

One person died last Wednesday while 14 others sustained injuries in a road crash on the Accra–Kumasi N6 highway.

The crash, which involved a MAN Diesel truck and a Toyota Hiace happened near Paradise Restaurant, reports Citinewsroom.com.

According to the Bunso Fire Station, a distress call was received at about 7:30 p.m., prompting the deployment of a six-member crew to the scene. The crew arrived at approximately 7:46 p.m. and found the two vehicles involved in the collision.

Preliminary information gathered from an eyewitness indicated that the MAN Diesel truck, with registration number AS 4765-11, was travelling towards Accra when the incident occurred.

The eyewitness reportedly said the truck was attempting to give way to a Toyota Vitz that was allegedly overtaking improperly.

The truck subsequently veered into the opposite lane, where it collided with the side of a Toyota Hiace, registered ER 655-25.

The collision caused partial damage to the front portion of the MAN Diesel truck and damage to the side of the Toyota Hiace.

Fourteen people sustained injuries and were attended to following the crash. However, a female occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.

Emergency responders assisted with the situation, including salvaging personal belongings from the affected vehicles.

The precise circumstances and cause of the crash remain under investigation.

After completing their operations and clearing the roadway to allow traffic to flow, the fire crew said they left the scene at about 8:46 p.m.

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