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One feared dead, three injured as car runs into traders at Suame Roundabout

Some traders at Suame Roundabout in the Ashanti Region have been crashed by a commercial vehicle killing one in the process.

Two others according to eyewitness were rushed to the Tafo Government hospital after sustaining severe injuries.

The accident occurred on the wee hours of Thursday January 26,2023, when a commercial Toyota Commota with Registration number AS 3987-13 veered off the road and run over some traders who were working along the road.

One of the passengers who was in the car during the accident, Mr Kofi Richard narrated the story to OTEC News Jacob Agyenim Boateng,

“The vehicle was full of passengers moving from Pankrono to Kejetia, upon getting to the Suame Roundabout, the car veered off and crushed three traders”.

“One of the women believed to be in her middle 40s was trapped under the car for closed to 20 minutes before she was rescued and sent to Tafo Government Hospital”.


“She was however pronounced dead by health officials few minutes after getting to the hospital, the good news is that, the other two who were hit by the car are responding to treatment “, he said.

Meanwhile, the driver has been arrested by at Suame Divisional Police Command assisting investigations.

Source: Thepressradio.com|Ghana

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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