A sprinter vehicle traveling from Kumasi to Accra has been involved in an accident at Kyerewere on the Nsawam-Suhum road, leaving 15 passengers injured.
Eyewitnesses say the accident happened when the driver, realizing a tyre had burst, attempted to brake, causing the overspeeding vehicle to veer off the road and lose control.
In the chaotic scene, three passengers were thrown from the vehicle, and one woman’s leg became trapped between the doors.
Of the injured, three are in critical condition and have been taken to the hospital, with one person reportedly in severe condition. There are also unconfirmed reports that the vehicle’s mate may have lost his life.
A witness described the incident, saying, “I was eating when I heard the loud sound of a tyre burst. When I went to check, I saw it was a sprinter. Due to the overspeeding, the driver lost control while trying to stop the vehicle, and three passengers were thrown from the car.
“I quickly rushed to help one woman whose leg was trapped between the doors. The vehicle was speeding from Kumasi to Accra, and the tyre burst causing it to veer into the bush.”
Police are now at the scene, controlling the situation and initiating an investigation.