A fatal accident which occurred at Akyem-Boadua in the Eastern Region has claimed the lives of eight persons while six are seriously injured, battling for their lives
The mishap took place early on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Five persons reportedly passed away immediately after the incident, according to information obtained by a sister station while three more persons passed away from their wounds after being taken to the hospital.
The driver of the vehicle, who was allegedly speeding despite not knowing the route, was driving from Kade to Accra.
Despite the passengers’ entreaties to slow down, he disregarded them.
According to reports, the road was bushy, making it difficult to see, and the driver lost control a few minutes after passing Adankrono and moving towards Pentemtwam.
The vehicle according to eyewitnesses crashed seven times and the driver who survived the collision left the scene.
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