A tragic accident on the Pokuase Highway has claimed the life of a woman after a Kia Rhino truck, carrying roofing sheets, lost its brakes while descending the Pokuase Overhead.

The truck crashed into three other vehicles, including a Toyota Corolla, resulting in severe damage and leaving one vehicle completely wrecked yesterday.

Assistant Divisional Officer Grade One (ADO1) Alex King Nartey of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Public Affairs Department confirmed the fatality during an engagement with the media on Tuesday evening.

“The deceased is a female,” he stated. Officers of the GNFS were on the scene, working tirelessly to rescue survivors and manage the aftermath.

The collision caused significant damage to the vehicles involved, highlighting the devastating impact of the incident.

Authorities have announced that investigations will follow to determine the exact cause of the crash.