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One dies in accident, other in critical condition

A 51 year old man has died in a fatal accident on Nkawkaw dual carriage bypass of the Accra to Kumasi Highways.

The body of the deceased – Matthew  Boateng has been deposited at the Holy Family Hospital morgue.

The accident occured Saturday August 8,2020 at about 9:40am, when driver Boakye Gordon, 50, driving Honda Pilot private car with registration number GE 5322-16 onboard by Mathew Boateng now deceased from Kumasi towards Accra.

On reaching a section of the road at the outskirts of Kwahu Saafi, on the Nkawkaw dual carriage bypass, suspect driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle’s steering wheel and in the process the vehicle somersaulted several times and landed into a ditch.

The driver and the passenger were seriously injured hence were rushed to Holy Family Hospital at Nkawkaw for medical treatment but Mathew Boateng died while on admission.

The Acting Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command, Sergeant Francis Gomado told Kasapa News in an interview that the driver was in critical condition hence referred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi for further treatment.

He said Police have commenced investigations into the accident.

Source: Kasapafmonline.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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