Traffic Snarl on Accra-Kumasi Highway as Low-Bed Truck Breaks Down

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DUAMPOMPOM, GHANA —Commuters on the bustling Accra-Kumasi highway faced significant delays today after a low-bed truck carrying a large excavator broke down at Duampompom, near the Anum Apapam junction. The incident, which occurred early this morning, caused a massive traffic jam, stretching for several kilometers in both directions. According to eyewitnesses, the truck suffered a mechanical failure, rendering it immobile and blocking a significant portion of the road. With the large excavator on board, the vehicle created a major obstacle, making it difficult for other motorists to navigate the already busy highway. Police and officials from the Ghana Highway Authority were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the traffic flow and work on removing the broken-down vehicle. They have been directing traffic and are attempting to clear the road to restore normal traffic flow. However, the sheer size and weight of the truck and its cargo have made the operation challenging. Motorists ...

Tragedy Strikes Nangode: Deadly Bus Crash Claims Two Lives



In a heart-wrenching incident that shook the community of Nangode, two individuals tragically lost their lives in a horrific bus crash early Friday morning. The devastating accident occurred when a Kumasi-Garu bus, bearing registration number AC 1348-22, plummeted to the ground near the district Agricultural office.

Reports indicate that the driver, in a questionable decision, handed over the wheel to his mate in the wee hours of the morning. As the bus approached the district Agricultural office, the mate, unfortunately, lost control of the vehicle,leading to the catastrophic crash. The impact of the collision was immense, resulting in the immediate deaths of two passengers.

Several others sustained serious injuries in the accident and were rushed to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment.The injured were transported to the Zebilla District Hospital and Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. Sadly, the bodies of the deceased were taken to the Regional Mortuary in Bolgatanga for further examination.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are currently under investigation by local authorities. As more details emerge,we will continue to provide updates on this tragic event.

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