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Faulty Benz bus carrying cements runs into pedestrians at Abrepo-Junctio, one killed; many injured

One person is reported dead, with another in critical condition following a lethal accident at Abrepo-Akoko Spares in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region.

 

The deceased, a trader in her early 30s reportedly died upon arrival at the hospital after a Benz bus carrying cement clashed her while standing along the road.

 

Some residents in the area in an interview with OTEC News Jacob Agyenim Boateng said the accident   occurred when a Benz bus with registration number As-1349-P, failed brake and clashed into two cars and a motorcycle on Tuesday June 13,2023.

The vehicle, according to them, after the alleged brake failure, smashed into a Toyota Corolla Saloon car with registration number AS-5776-22, a taxi cab and a motorcycle.

 

One person on the motorcycle who is said to have sustained injuries is currently receiving treatment at hospital.

 

They noted that, police in the area rushed to the scene to save the victims and direct traffic after the gory accident and have since launched investigations into the matter.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.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. 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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