A collision in New Koforidua off the Ejisu-Konongo Highway in the Ashanti Region on Monday (29 April) claimed the lives of at least three individuals tragically.
The incident involved a Nissan Pick-Up with registration number GN 1645-21 and a Mitsubishi Fuso Truck registered as GT 8794-W.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), which promptly responded to the scene, reported that the collision caused severe damage to the Nissan Pick-Up and partial damage to the front of the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck.
The GNFS reported that the road crash, reported to the Konongo Fire Station at 16:30 hours, resulted in one injury and claimed the lives of three individuals.
Among the deceased were Michael Obeng, a Ghanaian, and two suspected Indian nationals.
The bodies were conveyed to the Stewards Morgue for preservation and subsequent investigation.
On the same unfortunate day, another incident occurred along the Kumasi-Accra Highway where a fuel tanker exploded, exacerbating the chaos. The tanker involved, a Man Diesel fuel truck with registration number GS 5343-18, caught fire.
Despite the severity of the situation, firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) managed to extinguish the flames within minutes. However, three individuals sustained injuries during the incident.