File photo: Both the driver and the conductor of the ‘trotro’ bus died on the spot
Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic accident at an intersection near Opoku Transport Company on the Tech-Oforikrom section of the Kumasi-Accra Highway.
According to ghanaiantimes.com.gh, the accident, which occurred at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, involved a Ford Transit ‘trotro’ bus and an OA-branded commercial bus.
The two vehicles collided at the junction of the highway.
Both the driver and the conductor of the ‘trotro’ bus died on the spot, while several passengers on board the OA bus sustained injuries.
Eyewitness reports indicate that the driver of the ‘trotro’ was speeding, which led to the collision as the driver attempted to navigate a curve.
Reports also suggest that the malfunctioning of the traffic lights at the intersection significantly contributed to the accident.
The crash caused a temporary disruption on the busy road until emergency services arrived to manage the situation.
VKB/MA
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