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3 dead, others injured in fatal accident at Abuakwa

At least three  people have lost their lives and many  others injured in in fatal accident this morning at Abuakwa-Maakro in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

The accident which  happened  today Wednesday, August 3, 2022  involving  Ford with registration number GS 3600-12, full passengers onboard, heading towards Kumasi from Nerebehi failed break, crashing with the Martyrs of Uganda Preparatory School Bus with registration number GW 5810-16.

Otecnews’ reporter Ben Kawrteng who was at the scene reported that, the accident was involved Martyrs of Uganda Preparatory School Bus and a Ford trotro.

According to Ben Kwarteng, the Martyrs of Uganda Preparatory School Bus was on its way to pick the students.

Otecnews sources say, two passengers of the Ford died on the spot.

The scores of injured passengers were rushed to the Abuakwa Poly Clinic where  other passenger died upon arrival.

The death toll now stands at Six (6) including a 13 year old conductor of the Ford.

The remaining passengers are receiving treatment at the Abuakwa Poly Clinic.

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According to the reports the Martyrs of Uganda Preparatory School Bus was empty which the accident occurred.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com

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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