STORY BY IRENE KABUKIE KWAO –

Eight people have died following a fatal road accident involving two passenger buses on the Elubo-Takoradi Highway in the Western Region.

The crash occurred at Azuletti, near Samenye, when an Ivorian passenger bus reportedly rammed into a stationary Burkinabè bus, resulting in multiple casualties.

According to preliminary information from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), 21 people were rescued from the wreckage following the collision.

The Service indicated that initial investigations suggest excessive speeding may have contributed to the accident, although the exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be fully established.

Emergency responders were deployed to the scene to carry out rescue operations and assist those affected by the collision.

The incident has once again drawn attention to road safety concerns, particularly the dangers associated with speeding and the risks posed by stationary vehicles on highways.

Further details regarding the identities of the deceased and the condition of those rescued are yet to be made available.