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11 injured in accident on Yeji road

An accident at No.1, a suburb of Yeji in the Bono East Region, has left 11 passengers injured.

The Sanyong mini-bus, heading to Kumasi, was involved in the accident barely 30 minutes after setting off from the Yeji station, witnesses told Adom News.

Accident on Yeji road

Some passengers indicated that the driver, who was on top speed, attempted to dodge a pothole, but ended up ramming into a bridge.

One of the passengers, who gave his name as Stephen Manu, said the car somersaulted twice before screeching to a halt.

Passenger injured in accident on Yeji road

Some 11 of the over 20 passengers sustained various degrees of injuries and have been transported to the Mathias Catholic Hospital.

Three other victims have been treated and discharged.

The driver, who sustained injuries in his neck, is said to be traumatised and has since not spoken a word.

No death has, however, been recorded.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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