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Filed by the PRO, Eastern Region
A distress call about a traffic accident near Aseseso on the Somanya-Adukrom route prompted the Kpong Municipal Fire Station to react.
A gear lever malfunction caused a police Rhino Kia minivan carrying three men to lose control, killing the driver, a police officer.
Two survivors were quickly rescued by firefighters and taken to Yilo Krobo District Hospital for medical attention.
The vehicle was travelling from Begoro to Ashiaman when the collision happened as it descended the Aseseso hill.
The injured received timely medical assistance thanks to the fire crew’s quick response.
The tragedy emphasises the value of road safety precautions and vehicle upkeep.
Source: newsthemegh.com