The truck, which was carrying shea nuts, had been involved in an accident with a Toyota Corolla, and the drivers of the two cars were at a police station, when the second incident occurred around 10:30 pm.

It is suspected that the truck’s hand-break lost its grip causing it to go down the slope, and eventually crashing into the Range Rover at an intersection on the Anloga junction-KNUST road.

“Whilst the two of them were here making a formal report of the police, the truck started reversing with no driver in it. No control, so this Range Rover which was also travelling on the right end towards the KNUST end was directly behind it,” the Manhyia Divisional Police Commander, ACP Kwaku Buah told Citi News.

The driver tried to swerve towards the other side of the road but was unable to escape a collision.

“Thankfully, nobody has died from this accident but the driver of the Range Rover is injured and is on admission at the Kompf Anokye Teaching Hospital responding to treatment,” ACP Buah added.

He added that Police have begun investigations into the crash.

“What we have to do is to take this truck and the other accident vehicles to the testing officer to test and give us his expert advice. Thereafter, we will take the next step.”

The crash caused heavy vehicular traffic on the Anloga junction intersection, and police officers were busily directing motorists to ease the flow of traffic when Citi News visited the scene.

The Range Rover has since been towed to the Oforikrom Police Station.

Owners of the truck were also unloading the Shea nuts from the carrier before it can be towed.

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A former District Chief Executive for the area, Iddrisu Alidu Laabandoo, and their driver, were part of those on-board.

Alhassan Umar Obaako reportedly broke an arm, whilst the former DCE also sustained some minor injuries.

The driver of the MP is said to be in a stable condition.

Reports indicated that, the two were travelling for a funeral in the constituency when the accident happened.

Confirming the incident to Citi News, the Deputy Secretary of the National Democratic Congress [NDC] for Zabzugu constituency, Mohammed Adam, said “the vehicle somersaulted about three times and finally landed.”

“We thank God Almighty for saving the lives of our people, and pray that the good lord will continue to protect them and also heal them speedily for us,” he added.

They are currently receiving treatment at the Tamale Teaching Hospital.

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The two, a police officer with the Nkawkaw District, and a driver of GCB, were pronounced dead on arrival at the Atibie Government Hospital.

Confirming the accident to Citi News, the Eastern Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ebenezer Tetteh, stated that the Police is yet to ascertain what actually caused the accident.

“On 20th December 2017 at about 9:45am, a Ghana Commercial Bank Nissan pick-up vehicle with registration number GN 8556-15 driven by Paul Koranteng 43 years, together with three other persons on board including two Police personnel from Nkawkaw, namely Cpl. Nathaniel Afriyie Marfo and Cpl. Frederick Addai, were on specific duty from Nkawkaw to Donkorkrom, and on reaching a section of Kwahu Tafo – Adawso motor road, the vehicle veered from its lane into the opposite lane, and in the process collided with a Mercedes Benz bus with registration number GT- 724 F driven by a driver yet to be identified”.

“Occupants of both vehicles however sustained injuries and were rushed to Kwahu Government Hospital, Atibie, for medical treatment.

But on reaching the hospital, one Police officer, Cpl. Nathaniel Afriyie Marfo, together with the GCB Driver, Paul Koranteng, were pronounced dead on arrival by the Medical Doctor on duty.”

The bodies have been deposited at the Atibie Hospital morgue awaiting autopsy, while the accident vehicles are yet to be towed to the station for further investigation.

ASP Ebenezer Tetteh added that, the money on board the bullion vehicle was successfully retrieved.

“Another bullion vehicle escorted by Police personnel from Nkwakwa was immediately dispatched to the scene to retrieve the money from the Bullion vehicle in the accident. In all, a total sum of GHC450,000.00, the property of GCB, was rescued from the accident scene under heavy Police presence”.

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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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A spokesman for Palm Beach Gardens police in Florida confirmed to the BBC they were investigating a fatal crash involving the Grand Slam champion.

A man was taken to hospital after the accident on 9 June and died two weeks later from his injuries, he said.

According to TMZ, which broke the story, police believe she was at fault but her lawyer says it was an accident.

The man who died, Jerome Barson, was travelling with his wife who was driving their vehicle through an intersection when the collision happened.

Ms Williams’ car suddenly darted into their path and was unable to clear the junction in time due to traffic jams, according to witness statements in a police report obtained by US media.

Mrs Barson was also taken to hospital but survived.

“[Ms Williams] is at fault for violating the right of way of [the other driver],” the report said, adding that there were no other factors like drugs, alcohol or mobile phone distractions.

The 37-year-old, seven-time Grand Slam champion reportedly told police she did not see the couple’s car and she was driving slowly.

Ms Williams’ lawyer Malcolm Cunningham told CNN in a statement: “Ms Williams entered the intersection on a green light. The police report estimates that Ms Williams was travelling at 5mph when Mrs Barson crashed into her.

“Authorities did not issue Ms Williams with any citations or traffic violations. This is an unfortunate accident and Venus expresses her deepest condolences to the family who lost a loved one.”

Next week, Ms Williams is due to play her 20th Wimbledon tournament in London, where she is seeded 10th.

Ms Williams and her sister Serena have dominated the women’s game for two decades.

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The accident, which involved a Kia Grandbird bus and a Toyota Fortuner, claimed the life of a medical doctor and two other medical staff.

Confirming the accident to Citi News, the Eastern Regional Police PRO, ASP Ebenezer Tetteh, said, “at about 8:00am on April 29, suspect driver, Akuffo Jonas, aged 32, was driving a Kia Grandbird bus with registration number  GT 4921-15 with passengers on board from Kumasi to Akim Wenchi ,and on reaching a steel bridge over the Aku river near Akim Anyinase, the driver claimed that his brakes failed him and as a result, he ran into a Toyota Fortuner private car with registration number GT 6284–14 belonging to Kumasi South Hospital. The Fortuner was driven by suspect driver William Larbi aged 60yrs, with other 3 persons on board, Dr. Patience Fleisher aged 58 years, and Philomena Kwayie aged 58 years, all died on the spot.”

ASP Ebenezer Tetteh added that, the injured were taken to the Akim Oda and Okomfo Anokye hospitals.

“The private car driver and Dr. Kwame Ofori Boadu, aged 40 years, together with two occupants of the commercial bus sustained injuries and were rushed to Akim Oda  Government Hospital for treatment, where victims Kwame Ofori Boadu, William Larbi and Kwabena Sefah aged 29 years, were referred to Emergency and Accident Centre at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Kumasi for further treatment. The two bodies were conveyed and deposited at the Akim Oda Government Hospital mortuary for autopsy.”

ASP Ebenezer Tetteh added that, the driver of the bus is in police custody to assisting with further investigations.

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