Traffic accident shook the bustling intersection of Lapaz in the Greater Accra Region at 8:40 pm on Monday, April 22, 2024.
A “trotro” commercial bus collided with two pedestrians—a woman in her late 30s and a man in his late 20s—as they ventured across the busy thoroughfare.
The cause of the accident was attributed to malfunctioning traffic lights, a result of a power outage plaguing the area.
Eyewitnesses, including a reporter from GhanaWeb, sprang into action, swiftly removing the unconscious victims from harm’s way and rushing them to the nearest hospital for urgent medical attention.
This incident underscores the challenges posed by the ongoing power outages, commonly known as ‘dumsor’, affecting the country.
Many Ghanaians have voiced concerns about the adverse impact of ‘dumsor’ on their daily lives and safety, particularly on the roads, where streetlights and traffic signals frequently succumb to the darkness during power disruptions.