By Precious D. Freeman
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, a devastating accident occurred at Gomoa Okyereko on the Accra-cape Coast highway in the Central Region of Ghana, resulting in the loss of 26 lives and leaving 29 individuals injured who are believed to be Liberians.
The tragic incident took place around 5:00AM. The collision involved a Yutong bus enroute from Liberia to Budumburam and a fuel tanker heading towards Takoradi.
Emergency services including the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), swiftly responded to the scene in an effort to rescue the victims. The exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined, as reported by the GNFS.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the Yutong bus driver had been intermittently straying from his lane throughout the journey.
Winneba Fire Service Commander, Doll Kwesi Huges, recounted the sequence of events, stating, “The tanker driver unexpectedly veered into the Yutong’s lane, coinciding with the moment the Yutong driver had also encroached into his lane.”
According to reports, efforts were focused on rescuing those who could not be saved, and they were promptly transported to the trauma and specialist hospital.
The scene of the accident was described as profoundly distressing, with Commander Hughes sadly noting, “In fact, people have been dismembered.”
Alongside the GNFS, the National Ambulance Service were present at the site to provide support and assistance during this devastating incident.
