A tragic road accident at Nkawkaw Oframase on the Accra–Kumasi highway has claimed the life of one person and left 22 others in critical condition.
The crash, which occurred on Tuesday evening, involved a Kia Granbird bus with registration number GR 2399-15 and a Kia Rhino truck with registration number GW 2285-11.
The exact cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
Confirming the incident, the Kwahu West Municipal Fire Commander, DO II Samuel Mante, revealed that some of the victims were trapped inside the vehicles.
It took the swift intervention of emergency responders to extricate the trapped passengers and provide immediate support.
One victim died on the spot.
The injured were quickly rushed to the Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The fire commander urged motorists to exercise extreme caution on the highway and called on transport operators to ensure their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on long-distance journeys.
Meanwhile, the police have begun investigations to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal crash, as efforts are being made to contact the families of those affected.