A tragic incident unfolded in Dadwen area near Obuasi, within the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, claiming the lives of five individuals and leaving over 14 others critically injured.

The accident involved several vehicles, notably a Toyota Hiace ‘trotro’ bearing registration number AS 2889-19, driven by 19-year-old Osei Ahenkorah, en route from Dunkwa to Kumasi.

Another vehicle implicated was a trailer with registration number AS 468-S, driven by 41-year-old Kofi Mahama, traveling from the Anwiankwanta highway to Obuasi.

Additionally, a Jetta salon car with registration number GT 3171-11, under the control of 40-year-old Ofori Samuel Ankrah, was also involved in the collision.

Witnesses recounted that the Toyota Hiace ‘trotro’ was speeding and lost control, swerving from its lane and colliding with the trailer at Dadwen.

Among the 20 passengers aboard the Toyota vehicle, including children, fourteen survived with injuries, while four tragically perished at the scene.

Thankfully, both the driver of the trailer and his assistant survived the collision.

The deceased individuals were respectfully transported to the morgue at Obuasi Government Hospital for further arrangements.