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VIDEO: Driver dies in gory accident in Akweteman

A commercial car driver on Wednesday died on the spot when his vehicle run into a stationary articulator truck at Akweteman, a suburb of Accra.

The White and Yellow Sprinter with registration GR 1051-15 which was full of passengers was reportedly heading to Madina from Kasoa when the accident occurred leaving scores of passengers injured.

According to an eyewitness who spoke to GhanaWeb at the accident scene, the driver of the Sprinter vehicle run into the stationary articulator truck parked on the inner lane.

The driver died instantly when the accident occurred whiles many others on board sustained severe injuries.

Two towing cars were brought in immediately to move the two cars which had caused traffic on the N1 stretch.

Some car dealers in the area told reporters that their complaints about the stationary articulator truck fell on deaf ears when they earlier requested the police to tow the truck away.

At the time of filing this report, one victim had been discharged from the Achimota Hospital whiles others were still receiving treatment.

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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