An incident occurred on January 13, resulting in injuries to eight individuals following a road accident at Ohene-Nkwanta near Nobewam, off the Kumasi-Accra highway. The Konongo-Odumasi Fire Station received a distress call regarding the accident, prompting the dispatch of a rescue team led by STNO II Odjer Jonathan to the crash scene.
The vehicles involved in the crash were identified as a Toyota Land Cruiser (GC-9094-21), a Toyota Land Cruiser (VR-2105-15), a Mercedes-Benz C180 (NR-1977-18), and a Benz Sprinter (GE-7256-14). The Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Benz C180 sustained significant damage to their engine compartments and windshields, while the rear of the Toyota Land Cruiser (GC-9094-21) and the Toyota Land Cruiser (VR- 2105-15) also suffered partial damage.
At the time of the rescue operation, four of the eight victims had already been assisted by members of the public and transported to the hospital for medical attention. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has initiated an investigation to determine the root cause of the accident.
The GNFS is committed to conducting a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident, with the aim of identifying contributing factors and implementing measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The safety and well-being of road users are of paramount importance, and efforts will be made to glean valuable insights from this unfortunate event to enhance overall safety on our roadways.
-By Fatima Bukari | GhanaCrimes
