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JUST IN: 8 confirmed dead, 70 injured in another Thursday accident at Ekumfi[PHOTOS]

Another accident at Ekumfi duakwa in the Ekumfi district of the Central region is reported to have claimed eight lives Thursday.

Over 70 others are also said to be in critical condition following the gory accident .

The accident involved a Yutong Bus from Takoradi to Accra and Metro Mass Transit Bus from Accra to Diaso colliding with a Cargo truck which was attempting to overtake running into a speed ramp.

The injured have been rushed to the Winneba trauma hospital, Apam Government Hospital and the Mankessim Catholic hospital

Speaking to Starr News, the Mankessim divisional police commander Superintendent Augustine Mensah described the accident as gory but avoidable.

He admonished motorists to observe road safety rules in order to help reduce carnage on such roads.

The incident comes as the nation is still brooding over the death of over 50 people in an accident at Kintampo Thursday.

 

Source: starrfm.com.gh

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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