3 die in fatal crash

3 die in fatal crash

Three (3) persons are reported dead in a horrific crash between a tricycle and a truck at Adukrom -Akuapem in the Okere District of Eastern region.

The crash occurred on Tuesday 16th of May 2023.

According to an eyewitness the tricycle locally known as “Aboboya” was loaded with concrete land demarcation pillars descending from Adukrom towards Aseseeso but reportedly failed brake and collided with Kia truck with registration number GE 7984 coming from the opposite direction.

The two persons aboard the tricycle died instantly but the rider died upon arrival at the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital where eight other victims were rushed to for emergency care.

Assembly member for Adukrom- Methodist electoral area Hon Ebenezer Obiri Asare, explained that a total of twelve(12) victims were involved.

Five (5) were in the tricycle while seven (7) were in the Kia truck.

He said fire Service personnel, police and civilians worked together to retrieve the bodies and manage the situation.

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