A heavy-duty truck, believed to be transporting textiles, lost control and crashed into stalls at Anloga Junction in Kumasi.
Eyewitnesses suggest that the accident may have been caused by a failure in the vehicle’s brakes. Tragically, the crash resulted in the death of a seven-month-old baby and caused significant damage to valuable goods.
The incident, which occurred at the four-lane Anloga traffic intersection, left traders devastated and sparked concerns about the safety of heavy-duty vehicles on city roads.
The statistics reveal a worrying trend, as the reported road traffic crashes in Kumasi increased from 1,255 in 2021 to 1,550 in 2022, marking a 24% rise.
Eyewitnesses at the Anloga road traffic intersection indicated that there were attempts to alert the driver before the accident occurred.
“The Car was stopped with a choker but after the traffic light turned green, the driver started to move the car uncontrollably,” an eyewitness accounted.
“We heard noises and ran for safety. We were not harmed except for a seven-month-old baby who was found under the rubble. All containers, and glass showcases have been reduced to nothing,” one woman said.
Residents say the stretch has become very dangerous due to the excessive speeding by vehicles.
“This intersection curves are very sharp, and cars run into each other every day. This has become a very dangerous stretch,” an eyewitness added.