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PHOTOS: Two women crashed to death by cargo truck in Kumasi

Two persons have been confirmed dead after they were knocked down by a cargo vehicle at Dr. Mensah in Kumasi on Sunday afternoon, February 27, 2022

According to police sources, the driver of the cargo vehicle says he developed a faulty brake before running into the two women and killing them instantly.

The driver of the vehicle has reported himself to the police and has been detained.

A commercial vehicle, which veered off the road to avoid colliding with the cargo truck, has been towed, while the bodies of the deceased persons have been deposited at the morgue.

Some eyewitnesses spoke to Citi News.

“I sell food around here, and so I heard about the accident. The cargo car carrying peanut bags was on free speed, possibly due to brake failure. There was a commercial bus with 3 passengers (women), two decided to get off the bus to run for their lives,  instead the car run into them tearing their bodies into pieces. The bus however swerved off the road to avoid a collision. The body parts have been collected into a polyethylene bag.”

A tow truck assistant at the Road Safety Management Services Ltd, Akurubilla Abanga Francis also spoke to Citi about the incident.

“After church, I was with my family when I received a call from Chief Inspector Kumah from Zongo MTTD about the accident, and that I needed to come for the towing truck. I decided to go to the scene first. The driver upon investigation said his brakes had failed, but the reality is that all his brakes are not working, and he also had bad tyres. I am appealing with car owners to also pay heed to the drivers when they demand money for car servicing.”

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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