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Two ‘okada’ riders crashed to death, 2 others seriously injured

Two persons died on the spot on Sunday after they collided head-on with their motorbikes at Wenchi while towards Wurompo Akete to Nwoase

The incident which happened at about 5:15 pm on Sunday, February 7, 2021, has left two  pillion riders identified ad Veronica Okrah 21 and Hannah Marfo 22 both hairdresser apprentice with multiple fractures

“We were three on a motorcycle with one Nje Mallam now deceased from Wenchi heading to an unknown destination where the tragic incident occurred “they narrated to MyNewsGh.com reporters.

“We came for a programme at TOHABA in Wenchi and Nje Mallam told us that there is another programme at someplace so we should go with him and we obligated to follow him but we do not know exactly where we were going. Before we realized we were involved in this accident but what triggered the accident we don’t know”, one of the survivors revealed.

Bodies of the deceased persons have been deposited at the Wenchi Methodist Hospital awaiting autopsy.

The Wenchi Divisional MTTD Command of the Ghana Police Service which confirmed the accident to MyNewsGh.com, indicates that they are still investigating exactly how the accident happened in the wake of concerns over the increasing cases of such incidents in the area.

Source: My News GH

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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