A horrific accident at the West Gate of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in the Central Region has claimed one life, leaving five others severely injured.
The deceased is identified as Wilfred Awusi Ninson, aged 19.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday, June 19, 2025, around 12:48 pm.
A trending CCTV footage of the accident shows how a tipper truck loaded with sand ran over three vehicles at the intersection and a pedestrian who was waiting to cross the road.
The police in a statement explained that the tipper truck driver, Bright Essel, 29, was transporting sand from Bronyibima towards the DVLA junction, Cape Coast.
Upon reaching a section of the road, he veered off his lane, ran over the kerb, and crashed into the Nissan Sentra saloon car driven by Kofi Kum, aged 57; the Honda CR-V 4×4 driven by Anita Ansah, aged 37; and an Apsonic motor tricycle ridden by George Ayensu Peters, aged 26.
The latter three were observing traffic from the nearside section of the road, preparing to join the highway.
Due to the impact of the crash, all the vehicles, including the tricycle, were severely damaged.
Two drivers and other victims identified as Charles Ayensu Peters, aged 47, Prince Anamag Baidoo, aged 27, and Wilfred Awusi were rushed to the University of Cape Coast hospital for treatment.
Unfortunately, Wilfred was pronounced dead by the medical officer on duty.
The body of the deceased was deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while the injured persons are receiving treatment at the hospital.
The tipper driver is also in police custody, assisting the investigation.
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