A tragic road accident which occurred in Ejisu, Ashanti region, during the early hours of Thursday, resulting in one fatality and five individuals in critical condition.

The accident involved a KIA Rhino and a Ford bus, both bearing distinct registration numbers.

The Ford bus, with registration number AS 4659-20, was traveling in the Accra-Kumasi direction when it collided with a stationary KIA Rhino truck, which had registration number GE 4136-13.

Tragically, the driver of the Kumawu-Kumasi bound bus, known only as 'Qualify,' lost his life in the accident.

He succumbed to his injuries at the Accident and Emergency Centre of the Ejisu Government Hospital, where he and his assistant, reportedly his son, had been rushed for critical medical treatment.

The driver of the stationary KIA Rhino truck, identified as Abdul Rahman Salifu, is currently in police custody. At the time of the accident, he was working beneath the truck, attempting to repair a malfunctioning long shaft, situated a short distance from a section of the road near the onset of the dual carriage lanes.

According to Alhassan Salifu, the assistant to Abdul Rahman Salifu, they had broken down and were in the process of directing traffic at around 5:17 a.m. when the collision occurred.

The impact of the accident generated a deafening noise, causing significant damage.The victims of the accident suffered various injuries, including fractures to their limbs, head injuries, and waist injuries, among others.

The scene was strewn with debris, including seats from the Ford bus, as well as food items such as plantains, tomatoes, and oil palm, which had been scattered as a result of the collision.

The Motor, Traffic, and Transport Department of the Police from Ejisu swiftly responded to the scene and assisted in transporting the injured individuals, primarily traders believed to be en route to the Ejisu Market, to the hospital.

Upon receiving news of the accident, market women and the relatives of the victims gathered at the Ejisu Government Hospital to offer their sympathies.The police have overseen the removal of the vehicles from the accident site, ensuring the resumption of traffic flow in the area.