Two people are feared dead, while twelve (12) others have reportedly been injured, some critically, in a road accident involving an articulated truck carrying cement, a Toyota Voxy and several motorbikes on Walewale Road on Sunday, October 18.
The accident reportedly occurred when the articulated truck, travelling from Walewale, allegedly lost control and collided with the Toyota Voxy, which was travelling from Bolgatanga to Tamale. The truck also reportedly struck electricity poles in the area.
Several motorbike riders were caught up in the crash, with some reportedly crushed during the incident.
The deceased are said to include a female student and a man who was riding a motorbike at the time of the accident.
The collision left several people seriously injured, prompting their transfer to the Tamale Teaching Hospital and other health facilities for medical attention. 12 injured people are reportedly in critical condition at the emergency ward.
Confirming the incident to Citi News, the Municipal Chief Executive for West Mamprusi, Mohammed Jabaah, said 2 people had died, while 12 others sustained injuries. He, however, claimed that it was a Toyota Voxy that lost control, resulting in the accident.
“There was a collision between the articulated truck, which was carrying POP cement, and the Toyota Voxy. The Voxy lost control, resulting in the accident, involving several vehicles. Two people died and eight were injured,” he said. Enditem
