Driver Killed, Several Injured in Crash on Wenchi–Subinso Road
Survivors blame unlit “pragya” for deadly head-on collision as police begin investigations
- Taxi driver Moro Sule, popularly known as “VA,” died in the crash
- Several passengers sustained critical injuries and were hospitalised
- Survivors blamed an unlit “pragya” for causing the collision
A taxi driver has lost his life while several passengers sustained critical injuries following a head-on collision involving two Opel taxis on the Wenchi–Subinso road on Monday night.
The fatal accident occurred around 7:10 p.m.
One of the vehicles, an Opel taxi with registration number GT 9533-W, was travelling from Wenchi to Amponsahkrom with only the driver on board. The driver, identified as 52-year-old Moro Sule, popularly known as “VA,” suffered severe injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at about 8:09 p.m.
The second Opel taxi, bearing registration number AS 9375-S, was reportedly travelling from Awisa to Wenchi with several passengers on board. The vehicle was extensively damaged, while all the passengers sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the Methodist Hospital in Wenchi for treatment.
According to one of the survivors, the driver attempted to avoid a motorised tricycle, popularly known as a “pragya,” which allegedly had no lights.
The passenger explained that the tricycle suddenly crossed the road, forcing the driver to swerve before colliding head-on with the oncoming taxi.
Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
