General News of Sunday, 19 March 2017

Source: starrfmonline.com

One dead, 25 injured in gory Winneba accident

A photo of the car involved in the accident A photo of the car involved in the accident

One person has been confirmed dead in a gory accident Sunday morning at Okyereko junction on the Winneba-Kasoa highway in the Central region.

Two others are also in critical condition and have been rushed to the Winneba Specialists and Trauma Centre for treatment.

The two are reported to be in coma due to the severe injuries they suffered.

The accident was occurred between two Sprinter Benz Buses with registration
number AS 7393-16 and GG 2006-16 after an attempt by a VW Golf car to overtake on a narrow stretch forced one of the sprinter buses to veer off hitting the side of the other sprinter bus.

In all 25 passengers were on board the sprinter bus as those who suffered minor injuries have been treated and discharged from the hospital.

Winneba MTTD Commander ASP Charles Obiri confirming the accident to Starr News Central regional correspondent Kwaku Baah-Acheamfour said the Police are still conducting its investigations.