A fatal collision occurred at the base of Galenku Hill in Ho Bankoe on Tuesday, resulting in the immediate demise of at least 10 individuals after a mini-bus and a rubbish compactor collided.
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The unfortunate event occurred around 4:00 pm, when a mini-bus, en route from Taviefe to Ho, collided with a heavy-duty truck ascending the hill from the opposite direction.
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According to eyewitnesses, there is speculation that the mini-van, bearing registration number GR 1645 W, experienced a brake failure while descending the hill, leading it to veer into the path of the oncoming truck.
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The ensuing impact was severe, causing the truck to be forcibly displaced off the road, while the mini-van sustained significant compression.
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Tragically, the mini-van was transporting livestock, including sheep and fowls, and some of these animals also perished in the accident. Responding promptly, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service worked diligently for approximately 30 minutes to extricate the trapped truck driver.
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The aftermath revealed a distressing scene, with casualties scattered on the roadway.
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Notably, among the deceased were a mother and her infant daughter, intensifying the heart-rending nature of the incident. Onlookers were visibly distraught, particularly witnessing the lifeless infant beside her deceased mother.
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In swift response, the National Ambulance Service arrived to convey the deceased and injured to the Ho Teaching Hospital.
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The incident has cast a pall of mourning over the Volta Region capital, and as of now, the identities of the victims remain undisclosed.
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Source: The Independent Ghana
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