A 22-year-old okada rider has lost his life, while another victim is in critical condition following a road crash involving a tipper truck at Awutu Bereku in the Central Region.
The deceased has been identified as Kweku Shadrach. The second victim, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital for emergency treatment.
The incident occurred at Dadieso Junction, a suburb of Awutu Bereku, along the Awutu Bereku–Bontrase road in the Awutu Senya West District.
Two okada riders reportedly collided at the junction. Moments later, a tipper truck, said to be speeding, ran into both riders, causing severe injuries.
Speaking to Adom News, an eyewitness, Isaac Appiah, said the impact of the crash was devastating, leaving one rider dead on the spot while the other sustained life-threatening injuries.
Residents who gathered at the scene expressed deep concern about the increasing number of accidents involving tipper trucks in the area.
They accused some drivers of reckless driving and called on authorities to step up enforcement to prevent further loss of life.
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