(VIDEO) Kumasi: Sprinter Bus Driver and Mate Killed in an Accident at Oforikrom
Fatal Morning Crash at Oforikrom Sparks Calls for Improved Road Safety Measures
- Driver and mate of a sprinter bus lost their lives instantly in the crash
- Multiple passengers sustained critical injuries and are receiving treatment at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
- Residents urge authorities to address reckless driving and poor road conditions at Anloga Junction
A devastating accident this morning at Oforikrom in Kumasi has claimed the lives of a sprinter bus driver and his mate.
According to eyewitness accounts, the collision was so severe that both the driver and his mate died instantly at the scene. Several passengers on board sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for emergency treatment.
The accident, which caused significant traffic congestion in the area, drew a large crowd of onlookers, some of whom attempted to assist emergency personnel in rescuing the injured.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with wreckage from the vehicle scattered across the road.
Residents of the area have expressed concern over the increasing number of accidents at Anloga Junction and are calling on authorities to implement stricter traffic measures to prevent further tragedies.
Many have attributed the frequent incidents to reckless driving in the area.
Authorities are yet to provide further details about the cause of the accident, but investigations are underway.
