A gory accident involving three vehicles on the Kumasi-Accra highway has claimed the lives of 21 passengers and left several others injured.

The March 15th incident saw a Sprinter bus and another mini-bus on the Breku stretch collide head-on with 14 people dying on the spot, according to reports.

According to eyewitnesses, the unfortunate incident occurred due to overspeeding and overtaking by one of the two drivers, who are said to be deceased.

Sources say seven lives were lost at the Juaso and Konongo Government Hospitals, where the victims had been transported for medical attention.

Per reports, another accident occurred as a motorist failed to take notice of the mangled Sprinter bus and mini-bus, leading to the death of one

Bodies of the deceased have since been deposited at the Yawkwei Steward Mortuary and Konongo Government Hospital, with survivors undergoing treatment at various health institutions.