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