The Opel was being driven by 30-year-old Samuel Kojo Eshun, who was travelling from Bechem to Sunyani at about 7:00pm Wednesday night.

Confirming the incident to Citi News, the Tano South District Police Commander, Supt. Abraham Bansah, said the police got information about the crash and quickly moved to the scene with officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for rescue efforts.

He explained that the driver of the Metro Mass Transit (MMT) bus, in an attempt to avoid hitting a man who crossed the bus, lost control of the steering wheel, and veered into the lane of the taxi, resulting in a head-on collision, killing the man and all occupants of the taxi instantly.

He explained that the impact of the crash compelled the bus to drag the taxi cab into a valley making, the rescue process difficult, which compelled the GNFS to cut through the mangled vehicles to retrieve the trapped bodies.

Supt. Bansah said the bodies of the dead have been deposited at the Bechem Government Hospital awaiting autopsy.

He appealed to residents to report at the station for identification of the deceased as only one has been identified so far.

He said injured occupants of the MMT bus are receiving treatment at the Bechem Government Hospital, and the Duayaw-Nkwanta St. John of God Catholic Hospital.

He also lamented the wanton disregard for caution and road safety regulations by drivers and other road users, in the face of intensive public education activities by his outfit, and vowed to deal ruthlessly with offenders.

Six dead, others injured in accident at Hwidiem

On Tuesday, November 21 this week, six persons also died with eight others left in a critical condition after two vehicles they were travelling in collided at Hwidiem in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region.

According to the police, a Kia truck, which was loaded with yam, lost control and veered off the road running into the Ford transit bus.

Hundreds of Ghanaians die each year through road accidents.

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The donation, according to him is to facilitate their work and help protect lives and properties of residents of the area.

He said it is part of his contribution to developing the community.

The items, valued at $60,000 include fire rescue belts, helmets, safety boots, safety trousers and coats.

They were presented to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in a short ceremony at the premises of the Bechem District Command.

Mr. Adjei and pledge to do more to strengthen the mutual partnership between residents and the GNFS.

Receiving the equipments, the Assistant Chief Fire Officer of the Brong Ahafo Regional Fire Command, James Owusu, appealed to residents in the area to pay attention to their safety in the wake of numerous fire outbreaks in the country.

He charged residents to invest more in the safety and protection of their properties from fire outbreaks.

He noted the equipment will facilitate and enhance their operation during fire outbreaks and promised to use the items for its intended purposes.

The Regional Assistant Chief Fire Officer commended the assembly and Mr. Eric Adjei for their role in equipping and resourcing the Fire Station to operate efficiently.

The Tano South District Chief Executive (DCE), Collins Offinam Takyi called for a collaboration between the assembly and the private sector for the development of the area.

“Government is creating an enabling environment for development and therefore collaboration with the private sector to create jobs opportunities and fill in the developmental gaps. It is therefore important to partner donors and philanthropist to help improve our district”, he observed.

Hon. Offinam Takyi disclosed that plans were far advanced to secure an ambulance for the Bechem Hospital to facilitate healthcare delivery.

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