Two persons lost their lives in a gory road accident at Third Ridge Junction in Cape Coast, when a tipper truck crashed into a Toyota Corolla with registration number GW-5769-16.
Five others were however reported to have sustained varied injuries, following the incident.
According to the Public Relations Unit of the Central Regional Office of the National Fire Service, “the incident occurred on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at approximately 0700 hours”.
“Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, Cape Coast Regional Headquarters, responded promptly to the distress call. Upon arrival, firefighters observed that the crash involved a Toyota Corolla with registration number GW-5769-16 and a HOWO tipper truck with registration number GN-1497-22”.
A statement shared by DOIII Ebenezer Fiifi Dadzie, Deputy Regional PRO of the GNFS disclosed that “the driver of the Toyota Corolla, who was trapped behind the steering wheel, was extricated by fire personnel but was unfortunately pronounced dead at the hospital”.
According to eyewitness accounts, “the Toyota Corolla was traveling from Cape Coast towards Accra when the driver noticed a pick-up vehicle dangerously overtaking and attempting to enter the lane of the oncoming HOWO tipper truck. In response, the Corolla driver slowed down”.
“The tipper truck, which was traveling in the opposite direction, reportedly veered into the outer lane to make way for the overtaking pick-up. However, in an attempt to return to its lane, the driver lost control and crashed into the Toyota Corolla”.
The Regional Commander ACFO MERINDER MARY ATTIGAH-MENSAH was at the scene and advised drivers on the road to be circumspect and ensure extra patience on the road.
All casualties were conveyed to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for medical attention and further management.
