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Six dead, others injured in fatal accident at Mpaha junction

Six persons have been confirmed dead with five injured in a fatal accident at Mpaha junction in the Central Gonja district of the Savannah Region.

Reports indicate the accident involved a Sprinter Benz bus which was traveling from Kumasi to Tamale and a Rhino Kia truck from Tamale to Accra.

The accident is said to have occurred around 4:48am when the driver of the sprinter bus with registration number AS 5618 – 18 lost control after the car tyre burst and ran into the Kia Rhino truck with registration number GN 5316 – 13.

Passengers are said to have been trapped as the vehicles mangled following the accident.

The Savannah Regional Fire Service Commander, ACFO Kwasi Baffour-Awuah, told Adom News firemen from Buipe were called upon to rescue the victims.

He said the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Tamale Teaching Hospital mortuary with the bodies yet to be identified.

 

Two out of the five injured persons are in critical condition and receiving treatment at the Holistic Medicare at Buipe.

Meanwhile, ACFO Baffour-Awuah has appealed to the government for rescue equipment in the Savannah Region.

SOURCE: Adom News

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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