Tragic Mankessim–Accra Highway Crash Claims Two Lives, Leaves Seven Injured
The incident occurred when a Toyota Voxy with registration number AS 8911-25 collided at the scene.
A tragic road accident at Abor Junction on the Mankessim–Accra Highway has resulted in two fatalities and seven injuries.
The incident occurred when a Toyota Voxy with registration number AS 8911-25 collided at the scene.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), a distress call was received at the Mankessim Fire Station around 1:44 am, prompting a rescue team, in cooperation with the National Ambulance Service, to respond swiftly.
The rescue team arrived at approximately 2:01 am and found nine victims at the crash site. Among them, two females and five males sustained injuries, while one male and one female were confirmed dead.
The injured victims received immediate medical attention and were transported to nearby hospitals. Three of them were taken to Mercy Women Catholic Hospital in Mankessim, while the bodies of the deceased were conveyed to Saltpond Government Hospital.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, though reports indicate the driver of the vehicle escaped unharmed.
The rescue team also cleared debris from the scene to prevent further accidents and ensure road safety.
