2 feared dead, 12 injured in Walewale road crash
Two people are feared dead, while 12 others have reportedly sustained injuries, some critical, following a road accident involving an articulated truck carrying cement, a Toyota Voxy and several motorbikes on the Walewale Road on Sunday, October 18.
The accident reportedly occurred when the articulated truck, travelling from Walewale, allegedly lost control and collided with the Toyota Voxy, which was heading from Bolgatanga to Tamale. The truck also reportedly crashed into electricity poles along the road.
Several motorbike riders were caught up in the collision, with some reportedly crushed during the incident.
The deceased are believed to include a female student and a man who was riding a motorbike at the time of the crash.
Several victims sustained serious injuries and were transported to the Tamale Teaching Hospital and other health facilities for treatment. Reports indicate that 12 injured persons are in critical condition at the emergency ward.
Confirming the incident to Citi News, the Municipal Chief Executive for West Mamprusi, Mohammed Jabaah, said two people had died, while others sustained injuries. However, he attributed the accident to the Toyota Voxy, claiming that the vehicle had lost control.
“There was a collision between the articulated truck, which was carrying POP cement, and the Toyota Voxy. The Voxy lost control, resulting in the accident involving several vehicles. Two people died and eight were injured,” he said.
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