A tragic accident at Akyem Boadua in the Eastern Region claimed the lives of eight people and left six others injured in the early hours of Friday, March 7, 2025.

According to reports from Adom News, five victims died on the spot, while three others succumbed to their injuries after being rushed to the hospital.

The vehicle, traveling from Kade to Accra, was driven by someone unfamiliar with the route. Despite repeated pleas from passengers to slow down, the driver continued at high speed.

Upon reaching a stretch of road between Adankrono and Pentemtwam, the driver lost control, allegedly due to poor visibility caused by overgrown vegetation. The vehicle overturned several times before coming to a stop.

Shockingly, the driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, abandoning the injured passengers.