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Driver trapped dead as saloon car collides with articulated truck

A driver of a saloon car died after his car crashed head-on with an articulated truck on the Teacher Mante New Town Community stretch of the Accra-Kumasi Highway.

The victim driving Chevrolet Prizm with registration number GR 2698-16 was heading towards Kumasi junction but on reaching Teacher Mante, he reportedly overtook some vehicles ahead of him and crashed head-on with a DAF XF articulated vehicle with registration number AS 5607-16 fully loaded with bags of maize also facing the opposite direction.

The driver of the Chevrolet saloon car was trapped in a pool of blood behind the steering wheel of the mangled vehicle in an unconscious condition.

He was extricated by Police with support from other road users. He was rushed to the Nsawam government Hospital for treatment but pronounced dead on arrival. His body has been deposited at the same Hospital morgue for preservation and identification.

The Driver of the articulated vehicle Abdul Fataw,37, and his two drivers’ mates who sustained various degree of injuries were also taken to the Obregyimah Presbyterian Health Centre for treatment.

The Acting Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command Sergeant Francis Gomado confirmed the accident to Starr News stating that both vehicles were being towed away from the road while investigation continue.

 

Source: Starr FM

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. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. 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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