Tragic Accident Near Obuasi Claims 5 Lives, Leaves Over 14 Injured

A horrific accident near Obuasi, within the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, has resulted in the loss of five lives and left more than 14 individuals critically injured.

The accident involved multiple vehicles, including a Toyota Hiace ‘trotro’ with registration number AS 2889-19, driven by 19-year-old Osei Ahenkorah, en route from Dunkwa to Kumasi.

Another vehicle involved was a trailer with registration number AS 468-S, driven by 41-year-old Kofi Mahama, traveling from the Anwiankwanta highway to Obuasi.

Additionally, a Jetta salon car with registration number GT 3171-11, driven by 40-year-old Ofori Samuel Ankrah, was also part of the collision.

According to eyewitnesses, the Toyota Hiace ‘trotro’ was speeding and lost control, swerving off its lane and colliding with the trailer at Dadwen.

Among the 20 passengers on-board the Toyota vehicle, which included children, fourteen survived with injuries, while four individuals tragically lost their lives at the scene.

One of the injured passengers later succumbed to injuries at the AGA Hospital shortly after admission.

Fortunately, both the driver of the trailer vehicle and his mate survived the collision.

The bodies of the deceased have been conveyed to the Obuasi Government Hospital morgue for further arrangements.