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Driver dies as another tipper truck rams into Asitey ditch on Boxing Day

Driver Dies As Another Tipper Truck Rams Into Asitey Ditch On Boxing Day

A yet-to-be-identified driver died on the evening of Boxing Day, Monday, December 26, 2022, when the truck he was driving failed its brakes and rammed into the dreaded Asitey ditch in the Lower Manya Krobo District of the Eastern Region.

The tipper truck with registration number GT 7250-19 loaded with limestone from the Odugblase mines was reportedly heading towards Tema when it failed its brakes while descending the Ayemersu mountains before crashing into the ditch, killing the driver instantly.

The driver was said to be alone in the truck at the time of the accident.

Police personnel from the Odumase Police Command together with personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service responded to the incident to remove the remains of the deceased from the wreckage.

Rescue efforts were however scuttled for about two hours by a swarm of bees which hovered around the accident vehicle with police and civilians unable to go near.

It took the intervention of the GNFS to drive away the ferocious insects to enable the team to operate.

His body has since been deposited at the St Martin’s de Pores hospital morgue pending preservation and autopsy.

Family and employers of the victim were yet to be contacted by authorities at the time of filing this story with the identity of the deceased driver unknown.

Several accidents have been recorded this year at the mountainous Ayemersu-Asitey enclave ridden with heavy-duty limestone-winning trucks which is a notorious accident hotspot that has claimed several lives over the years.

Source: www.ghanaweb.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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