Twifo tongow: A tragic accident on the stretch between Twifo Tongow in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region and Wassa Hemanso in the Wassa East District of the Western Region has claimed one life, leaving six others in critical condition.
According to Ghana News Agency, a KIA Rano truck loaded with cement blocks traveling from Ntafraso to Wassa Hemanso experienced brake failure while descending from Twifo Tongow.
The vehicle somersaulted, causing the cement blocks to fall on passengers. This resulted in the immediate death of one teenager, while six others sustained severe injuries.
The Twifo Praso Fire Service responded swiftly, cutting through the mangled vehicle to rescue the trapped victims. The injured were rushed to the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District Hospital for urgent medical attention.
The Twifo Praso Police have also intervened, confirming the incident and launching investigations into the cause of the crash.
