One person has died and two others are in critical condition following an accident at Aseseaso in the Eastern region.
The unfortunate incident involves staff from Koforidua Senior High Technical School who were reportedly returning to Koforidua after attending the funeral of a colleague’s spouse in Akwamufie, Asuogyaman District.
The accident occurred when the bus’ breaks failed while the driver was descending from Adukrom to Aseseaso, causing the vehicle to overturn into a nearby valley.
Fire personnel and other security officers intervened to rescue the trapped victims.
Currently, one person is dead, and two others are in critical condition receiving urgent medical care at Yilo Krobo Government Hospital.
The tragic event has cast a shadow over the school community and the broader region, as colleagues and families await further updates on the condition of those involved.
The incident underscores the importance of adhering strictly to safety protocols on the road.
Worrying trend
Meanwhile, Mrs. Pearl Adusu Sateckla, Head of Public Relations at the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has expressed concern about Ghana’s accident trends.
In the first quarter of 2024, road crashes in Ghana claimed the lives of at least 609 people.
Mrs Sateckla emphasized that most of these accidents, including 573 pedestrian knock-downs, involved both commercial and private vehicles. She attributed the primary causes of these crashes to speeding and fatigued driving.
The number of injuries from road accidents also saw an uptick, with 3,823 individuals suffering various injuries compared to 3,747 last year.
The total number of accidents reported during the first quarter was 3,405, slightly higher than the 3,367 incidents recorded during the same period last year.
In response to these concerning trends, the NRSA, in collaboration with the police and Bloomberg Philanthropic Initiative for Global Road, is intensifying efforts to raise awareness among drivers and road users.
