A devastating collision between a Sprinter Benz Bus and a Nissan pickup occurred at Gomoa Mprumen Junction on the Winneba-Mankesim Highway in the Central Region, leaving 25 passengers injured. Thirteen victims sustained serious injuries, while 11 others suffered minor injuries
According to Apam District Fire Service Commander, DO2 Anthony Kwesi Rhule, the Sprinter Benz Bus was traveling from Accra to Cape Coast when it collided with a Nissan pickup heading in the opposite direction. The accident happened when the pickup driver made a wrongful U-turn at the junction, and the Sprinter driver, who was speeding, couldn’t control the vehicle in time to avoid the collision
The injured passengers are currently
receiving treatment at the Winneba Trauma and Specialists Hospital and Apam St. Luke Catholic Hospital. Fortunately, no fatalities were recorded
DO2 Anthony Kwesi Rhule cautioned drivers against reckless overtaking, speeding, and wrongful U-turns on the Kasoa-Cape Coast highway. He also urged passengers to be vigilant and call out unsafe driving behavior to help prevent accidents
