Tragically, six passengers are feared dead after a public transport vehicle collided with an abandoned truck at the Banyard intersection in Awoshie, Accra.
The red passenger vehicle, registered as GW 6302-21, crashed into the unattended truck with registration number GB 8896-21 bearing the brand inscription “Everpure.”
The accident occurred around 3:40 am, resulting in the driver and at least five passengers losing their lives on the spot. Eyewitness Emmanuel Bekoe, a driver at Citi FM/Citi TV, provided an account of the incident.
The police arrived promptly to manage the situation, but details about the direction of the passenger vehicle and other circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear due to the nature of the intersection.
Witnesses noted that the abandoned truck did not display visible signs of damage.
Investigations will be conducted to determine the cause of the accident and ascertain any necessary measures for road safety.