3 Critically Injured After Truck Overturns on Kumasi–Sefwi Asawinso Road

3 critically injured after truck overturns on Kumasi–Sefwi Asawinso Road after the driver accidentally failed brake.

Three individuals are in critical condition following a serious road accident involving a fully loaded truck on the Kumasi–Sefwi Asawinso road in the Western North Region.

According to eyewitnesses, the truck, which was transporting a large quantity of wood, lost balance and overturned, landing on its side and blocking a section of the road.

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The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday and drew the attention of residents and passersby who rushed to assist.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after and transported the injured persons to a nearby health facility for urgent medical care.

The victims are currently receiving treatment, with hospital sources describing their condition as critical but stable.

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Preliminary investigations suggest that the truck may have been overloaded, and authorities are working to determine whether mechanical failure or driver error played a role in the accident.

The Ghana Police Service has since launched a full investigation into the incident.

Meanwhile, the National Road Safety Authority is urging transport operators to adhere strictly to loading regulations and ensure routine vehicle maintenance to avoid similar occurrences.

The accident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing need for road safety awareness and enforcement, especially along key commercial routes such as the Kumasi–Sefwi corridor.

The Ghana Police Service has since launched a full investigation into the incident.

Meanwhile, the National Road Safety Authority is urging transport operators to adhere strictly to loading regulations and ensure routine vehicle maintenance to avoid similar occurrences.

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The accident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing need for road safety awareness and enforcement, especially along key commercial routes such as the Kumasi–Sefwi corridor.