A crash on the Kasoa-Winneba highway at Gomoa Potsin in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region has resulted in injuries to five individuals and left two people in an unconscious state.

Eight individuals, all dressed in mourning clothes, also lost their lives immediately.

Reports indicate that the collision, which took place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, involved a DAF Cargo Truck and a Hyundai H100 minibus.

The truck driver, while attempting to overtake the water tanker, veered into the lane of the Hyundai H100, resulting in a collision that led to the death of eight passengers on the Hyundai bus.

An eyewitness who spoke to Class91.3FM’s Central Regional Correspondent, Nana Tawiah, revealed that a water tanker which was ahead of the cargo truck had attempted to branch off the road.

The truck driver in an attempt to overtake the water tanker, veered into the lane of the Hyundai H100, resulting in a collision, killing eight passengers aboard the Hyandai bus; two men and six women on the spot.

The Winneba Fire Service Divisional Commander, DO2 Kwesi Hughes confirmed the incident, noting the accident occurred due to impatience on the part of the DAF Cargo Truck.

He, therefore, appealed to drivers to slow down while driving on the Kasoa-Winneba highway since the stretch has become a notable accident zone.