In an accident at Anyinasusu in the Offinso South Municipality of the Ashanti Region, at least three people have lost their lives, with several others sustaining injuries.
The tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday, May 21, shortly after 11 p.m., involving a collision between a Yutong bus traveling from Kumasi to Gaaru and a Rhino vehicle.
The three fatalities were pronounced dead at the scene.
Ibrahim Yogo, the Assemblyman for Anyinasusu, confirmed the incident to the media, attributing the cause to the absence of speed bumps on the road. He emphasized that the presence of speed bumps could have compelled drivers to reduce speed, potentially preventing the accident.
Mr. Yogo further reported that the bodies of the deceased have been taken to a nearby hospital for preservation and identification.
Currently, survivors of the accident are undergoing medical treatment for their injuries.
“The speeding bus embarked on an overtaking, colliding with the truck which was carrying mangoes at the time. The three victims were discovered dead during a rescue mission while the others survived with various degrees of injury.”
“They are currently receiving treatment at the St. Patrick’s Government Hospital. The bodies of the deceased have also been deposited at the same hospital for preservation and identification,” Mr Yogo narrated.
“The accident occurred in a neighbouring town close to my electoral area. Our road in recent times has now become a death trap due to a lack of speed ramps. And so, we plead with authorities to build speed ramps on the adjoining communities to avoid such crashes”, he added.