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Four trapped victims rescued in two separate accidents on Ho–Asikuma Highway
May 25

Four trapped victims rescued in two separate accidents on Ho–Asikuma Highway

Four people were rescued by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) following two separate road traffic accidents along the Ho–Asikuma stretch in the Volta Region on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Snake bites, accidents and labour cases worsen as Kpandai communities lack health facilities
Faridatu Seidu
·May 13

Snake bites, accidents and labour cases worsen as Kpandai communities lack health facilities

Chief Executive Officer of Titus Medical Centre, Steve-Lee Demuyakor, has raised concerns over the growing risks faced by residents in rural communities within the Kpandai District due to the absence of nearby healthcare facilities. According to him, victims of snake bites, road accidents and pregnant women in labour a...

Snake bites, accidents, labour cases worsen as Kpandai communities lack health facilities
Judy Yayra Avanu
·May 13

Snake bites, accidents, labour cases worsen as Kpandai communities lack health facilities

Chief Executive Officer of Titus Medical Centre, Steve-Lee Demuyakor, has raised concerns over the growing risks faced by residents in rural communities within the Kpandai District due to the absence of nearby healthcare facilities. According to him, victims of snake bites, road accidents, and pregnant women in labour...

NRSA to implement measures to curb recurring accidents at Ofankor Barrier
Ernest Arhinful
·Aug 13

NRSA to implement measures to curb recurring accidents at Ofankor Barrier

The Senior Planning Manager at the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) Greater Accra Regional Office, Felix Owusu, says the Authority will implement measures to curb recurring accidents at the Ofankor Barrier area.

Gov’t to digitalise road traffic laws to curb accidents
Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy
·Mar 13

Gov’t to digitalise road traffic laws to curb accidents

The era in Ghana where drivers are routinely stopped on the road by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) to verify their licences and check for traffic violations may soon be over. The government, through the Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and the Mini...

16-Year-Old Son of Bishop Salifu Amoako Remanded in Fatal East Legon Accident Case
Felicia Afunyabea
·Nov 2

16-Year-Old Son of Bishop Salifu Amoako Remanded in Fatal East Legon Accident Case

A 16-year-old suspect involved in a fatal accident at East Legon, Accra, has been remanded into custody by the Accra Juvenile and Family Court. The accident, which occurred on October 12, 2024, resulted in the tragic loss of two lives. The juvenile driver, identified as Elrad Salifu Amoako, the son of prominent religious leader Bishop […]

Bishop Salifu Amoako defends his son
Felicia Afunyabea
·Oct 22

Bishop Salifu Amoako defends his son

Bishop Salifu Amoako, a prominent religious leader and father of the 16-year-old boy involved in the tragic accident that claimed the lives of two young girls in East Legon on Saturday, October 12, 2024, has called for an end to public discussions surrounding the incident. The accident, which led to the unfortunate demise of the […]

Police Update on Fatal East Legon Accident: Bishop Salifu Amoako and Wife Arrested
Felicia Afunyabea
·Oct 15

Police Update on Fatal East Legon Accident: Bishop Salifu Amoako and Wife Arrested

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, the parents of the 16-year-old suspect driver involved in the fatal car accident that claimed two lives in East Legon. The incident occurred on Saturday, 12th October 2024, when the teenage driver, Elrad Salifu Amoako, driving a Jaguar SUV […]

Explosion on Kasoa-Winneba Road Claims Lives and Injures Many
Seth Abanfo Essiam
·Oct 14

Explosion on Kasoa-Winneba Road Claims Lives and Injures Many

At least 15 people have tragically lost their lives and over 35 others have sustained injuries following a devastating explosion on the Kasoa-Winneba road this afternoon. The incident has shocked the local community and raised urgent questions about safety protocols during construction operations. Eyewitnesses report that the explosion occurred during rock blasting activities carried out […]

CCTV Captures Fiery East Legon Crash That Claimed Two Lives
Felicia Afunyabea
·Oct 13

CCTV Captures Fiery East Legon Crash That Claimed Two Lives

At least two people were burned beyond recognition in a tragic head-on collision between a Honda Acura and a Jaguar at East Legon, Accra, on Saturday. The horrifying accident, which was caught on CCTV, occurred near the Omama Shop and led to both vehicles catching fire after an electric pole was knocked down, sparking flames […]

East Legon Crash Claims Two Lives as Vehicles Burst Into Flames
Felicia Afunyabea
·Oct 13

East Legon Crash Claims Two Lives as Vehicles Burst Into Flames

In a devastating accident in East Legon, Accra, two young women lost their lives after a catastrophic car crash on Saturday. The collision occurred when a Jaguar vehicle and an Acura were involved in a high-impact crash, resulting in both cars bursting into flames. According to witnesses, the force of the collision was so severe […]