A tragic accident on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway in the Central Region claimed the life of a tipper truck driver and left his mates critically injured.

The accident occurred after the vehicle's bucket collided with the Kasoa Chrispo City overpass.

The driver, whose vehicle bore registration number GN 7842-21, died instantly from the impact, while his colleagues sustained severe injuries.

Eyewitnesses reported that after unloading sand in Kasoa, the driver was heading back towards Buduburam when the truck's bucket unexpectedly swung upwards, striking the overpass and causing the fatal incident.

According to reports all three occupants were thrown from the truck onto the road during the collision.

Tragically, the driver's head was then run over by the rear tires, resulting in his immediate death at the scene.

Adding to the distressing situation, while the deceased remained trapped under the vehicle, thieves posing as his companions opportunistically stole money from his pockets.