A road accident occurred earlier today involving a Hyundai commercial vehicle, commonly known as a trotro, directly opposite the Total filling station in Akosombo.
The vehicle, bearing registration number GT 5904-10, was reportedly travelling through the area when the incident took place.
Emergency response was swift, with personnel from the Akosombo District Police Command and the Akosombo Fire Service arriving promptly at the scene.
Their immediate efforts focused on rescuing trapped passengers and managing the resulting traffic congestion to prevent further disruptions on the busy stretch of road.
Several passengers sustained varying degrees of injury and were quickly transported to the Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital for urgent medical treatment. While the full extent of their injuries remains to be confirmed, medical staff are currently attending to those affected.
Preliminary reports based on eyewitness accounts suggest that the crash may have been triggered by a sudden brake failure.
However, these claims are yet to be officially verified.
The local police have since commenced a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident to determine the exact cause of the mechanical fault or any other contributing factors.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana