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One dead, seven injured as minibus somersaults on highway

At least one person has died with seven others injured in a fatal accident on the Nkawkaw stretch of the Accra-Kumasi highway of the Eastern Region.

The accident occurred when a Toyota Hiace minibus with registration Number GS 5980-19 from Accra heading to Kumasi with fourteen passengers on board, knocked dead a 52-year-old man identified as Kojo Asiedu who was crossing the road.

The impact caused the vehicle to somersaulted and landed into a ditch at the edge of the road.

Some of the passengers on board the vehicle including the driver sustained injuries and were rushed to Holy Family Hospital at Nkawkaw for treatment.

According to the Acting Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command, Sargeant Francis Gomado, the local Police upon receipt of information rushed to the scene and extended its investigations to the hospital where the following victims; Nana Apenteng aged 43, Francis Adu Gyan, 37, Akua Serwaa, 58, Janet Barfo,42, Vera Adobea aged 35, Gifty Boafo,29, and the driver Ebenezer Amoah,41, were met receiving treatment.

He said the body of the deceased was inspected and deposited at the same Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

 

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. 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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