According to reports that reached Pulse Ghana, a horrific accident at Gomoa Okyereko on the Accra-Cape Coast route in the Central Region claimed the lives of 16 passengers.
Initial reports state that 20 people are undergoing care at the Winneba Specialist and Trauma Hospital and are in severe condition.
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at roughly 4:30 am, the accident took place.
Eyewitnesses said that a bus and a fuel truck collided head-on, which is what caused the disaster.
While the tanker was being filled with gasoline and traveling from Accra toward Takoradi, the bus was traveling from Abidjan to Buduburam.
The two vehicles collided head-on when the bus entered the lane of the tanker in the on-coming direction.
The 16 deceased passengers perished on the spot.
The bodies haven been deposited at the morgue of the Winneba Specialist and Trauma Hospital.
Gory accident on the Accra – Cape Coast road at Gomoa Okyereko.
15 passengers reportedly dead, more than 20 others injured.
We’re unable to share videos from the accident scene due to its very graphic nature. pic.twitter.com/eEqOROfwLe
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) May 30, 2023
This is so sad😭. These governments over there in Africa should do something about it.
Hmmm. May their souls rest in peace.
Sad news