A violent incident unfolded at the Swedru Hospital after a motorcycle accident in Agona Nyansakyere, Agona East District, left one Okada rider dead and two others critically injured.

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The accident occurred when one rider, with a passenger, was traveling from Agona K.T.K to Agona Kwanyarko, while the other rider was coming from the opposite direction. Eyewitnesses reported that both riders were speeding, and a power outage in the area may have contributed to the crash.

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After the collision, the injured victims were rushed to the Agona Swedru Municipal Hospital for treatment. However, when news broke that one of the riders had succumbed to his injuries, a group of fellow Okada riders stormed the hospital in a fit of rage.

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The angry mob attacked hospital staff, slapping a doctor on duty, chasing nurses from the premises, and vandalizing hospital equipment, including smashing phones and destroying computers.

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Ishmael Odoom, the Assemblyman for the Agona Asafo Electoral Area, condemned the violent outburst, stating that such actions are completely unacceptable. He called for swift intervention by law enforcement.

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“The actions of the Okada riders are inexcusable,” Mr. Odoom stated. “This kind of behavior should not be tolerated, and it is crucial that the law takes its course to ensure such violence is not repeated.”

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He also noted that the tragedy could have been prevented had the riders exercised more caution on the road.

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