ACCIDENT

Two Dead In Separate Accidents On Oda River Bridge
13 Mar

Two Dead In Separate Accidents On Oda River Bridge

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Two people have been reported dead in two separate accidents at a spot close to the Oda River bridge near Esereso in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti region. A middle-aged was reported dead after he was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver at about 2pm on Tuesday. He has been identified as 50-year-old Charles, a resident of Esereso. Two hours later, the driver of a KIA Rio salon car was pulled out unconscious after his car plunged into the Oda River. The Assemblyman for Esereso East Electoral Area, Amoateng Opoku Emmanuel confirmed the incident in an interview with Nhyira…
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4 Dead, Others Injured In Gory School Bus Accident At Nkawkaw
15 Feb

4 Dead, Others Injured In Gory School Bus Accident At Nkawkaw

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A school bus belonging to the Ampea Memorial Institute has reportedly been involved in a fatal accident on a Nkawkaw highway in the Eastern region. According to reports, the bus transporting pupils to their various destinations collided with another vehicle while negotiating a curve into the main road. The bus with registration number GE 2291-10 rammed into a private V8 registered GT 8455-19 owned by a Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) in the Asante region. Due to the magnitude of the crash, both cars plunged into a ditch near the road claiming four lives. Three pupils and a female teacher died…
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Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum: Marathon World Record Holder Dies In Road Accident
12 Feb

Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum: Marathon World Record Holder Dies In Road Accident

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The men's marathon world record holder, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, 24, has died in a road accident in his home country. He was killed alongside his coach, Rwanda's Gervais Hakizimana, in a car on a road in western Kenya. A third person was taken to hospital after the accident at about 23:00 local time (20:00 GMT), police were quoted as saying by the AFP news agency. Kiptum made a stunning breakthrough in 2023 as a rival to his compatriot Eliud Kipchoge - whose record he later beat. It was in Chicago last October that Kiptum bettered Kipchoge's achievement, running the 26.1…
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Nurse Killed In Fatal Crash At Bimbilla
08 Feb

Nurse Killed In Fatal Crash At Bimbilla

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A nurse lost his life after he was hit by a Kia Renault vehicle Thursday morning. According to reports, a Benz bus on top speed forced the driver of the Kia Renault to veer off the road and run into the young man. Abdulai Yaqoub, the Nanumba North Municipal Chief Executive, confirmed the incident to Citi News. He said the body of the deceased has deposited at the Bimbilla Government Hospital. Mr. Yaqoub said the two drivers were arrested and are currently in police custody. Source: Adomonline
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Accident On Accra-Kumasi Highway Leaves One Dead
07 Feb

Accident On Accra-Kumasi Highway Leaves One Dead

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Tragedy struck on the Accra-Kumasi highway when a man selling money boxes, commonly known as susu boxes, was killed in a gory accident. He was reportedly showcasing his wares in traffic when the accident occurred at Kwahu Fodoa junction on Tuesday. According to eyewitnesses, the unfortunate incident unfolded when two cars attempted to swerve the man who was standing in the middle of the road. The cars ended up crashing into each other, trapping the vendor between them. Despite frantic efforts by bystanders to rescue him from the wreckage, the man sustained severe injuries from the impact and died on…
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One Reported Dead, Others Injured In Accident On Accra-Kumasi Highway
15 Dec

One Reported Dead, Others Injured In Accident On Accra-Kumasi Highway

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A male passenger has been reported dead with several others injured in an accident involving a VIP Granbird on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The accident according to reports by Accra-based UTV occurred at about 3:30am on Friday. It happened at Amanase near Suhum in the Eastern region while the bus was travelling from Kumasi to Accra. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle failed its brakes and crashed into a vehicle transporting wood which made a turn ahead of it. The victims were rushed to the Suhum Government Hospital for treatment with the body of the deceased believed to be in his 20s…
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10 Including Soldier Injured In Accident At Kasoa
14 Dec

10 Including Soldier Injured In Accident At Kasoa

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Ten people including a military officer have been injured in an accident at Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. The accident occurred on Thursday morning. It involved a BMW saloon car, a Sprinter Benz bus with the registration number GW 5506-13 and a borehole drilling vehicle. Eyewitnesses told Adom News all the three vehicles were coming from Accra towards Buduburam. Upon arrival in the Kasoa township, the saloon car driver reportedly made a wrongful overtaken on the overpass, leading to the accident. All the victims have been rushed to the Kasoa Polyclinic for medical care with…
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Eyewitness Reveals Edem’s Initial Words After N1 Crash; Narrates What He Saw
12 Dec

Eyewitness Reveals Edem’s Initial Words After N1 Crash; Narrates What He Saw

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A bolt driver who witnessed Edem’s accident on the N1 Highway has disclosed the first words when he came out of the car unhurt. The tweet of the driver, who is also active on the X platform by the handle ‘@ibrahGH4’, reported the accident moments after it happened at the Achimota Overhead on Sunday. He wrote at exactly 3:19am on December 10, 2023 saying: Guys Ayigbe Edem @iamedem has been involved in a accident under the Achimota overhead, it is serious and anyone around should please kindly come and help… We need help please [SIC]. He continued to tag relevant X handles,…
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11 Dec

Rapper Edem Appears In Court After Near-Fatal Accident Involving Unknown Woman

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Ghanaian musician Edem Goget’em was on Sunday, December 10, 2023 was involved in a motor accident. According to a press statement signed by this management, the incident happened after the musician's appearance on United Television. His management says the accident occurred on the George Walker bush High way, "where a ‘naked’ woman crossed his path out of nowhere." It further states that "Edem’s car turned upside down after the impact but the artiste is very fine. Edem is currently complying with the police service for due process as the case is still under investigation. Edem has assured his availability to…
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Fatal Accident Claims 9 Lives In Ho
23 Nov

Fatal Accident Claims 9 Lives In Ho

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The Volta Regional capital, Ho is reeling from a tragic accident that claimed the lives of nine individuals, including infants. The incident occurred at the foot of Galenkui Mountain when a 207 Benz bus transporting passengers and goods from Abotoase to Sogakofe allegedly experienced brake failure and collided with a Zoomlion refuse truck. Initial reports confirmed seven fatalities, but a nurse from Ho Municipal Hospital later revealed that approximately 10 people lost their lives in the tragedy. The Ho Teaching Hospital has since reported that 32 individuals were admitted for injuries sustained in the accident, with nine tragically succumbing to…
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