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8 feared dead in ghastly accident on Kumasi-Techiman Highway

About eight people have been reported dead in a ghastly accident at Nkenkasu on the Offinso-Techiman Highway in the Ashanti Region.

The unfortunate incident is said to have occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

About 14 passengers also sustained serious injuries and are receiving medical care at the Nkensasu government hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Holy Family Hospital at Techiman respectively.

It involved a Youtong bus from Garu to Kumasi with registration number EN 3827-23 and a truck loaded with meat with registration number GE 5697-23.

The victims according to reports include five men and three women.

The cause is however not known.

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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