Kasoa tollbooth crash: Four confirmed dead
The Ngleshie Amanfro District Police Command has verified that four individuals lost their lives in the tragic accident that occurred near the Kasoa tollbooth on Sunday, October 26, 2024.
The deceased comprise the driver of the sprinter minibus, a male passenger, a Level 200 midwifery student from KAAF University, and a minor.
Several passengers who sustained minor injuries have received treatment and been discharged, while those with severe injuries remain hospitalized at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa and the Police Hospital in Accra.
Meanwhile, the police have identified and contacted the driver of a Jeep 4×4 vehicle with registration number GR 7673 W, who is currently cooperating with the investigation.
According to multiple eyewitnesses, a collision occurred on the highway when a sprinter minibus, registered GW 7455-18, crashed into the rear of a Jeep that was reversing.
The impact caused the minibus to somersault several times before coming to rest on the road’s median. Residents have described the Broadcasting-Tollbooth-Kasoa stretch of the N1 Highway as a notorious hotspot for frequent road crashes.
Chief Inspector Joseph Mensah of the MTTD at the Ngleshie Amanfro District Police Command, who participated in the rescue operation, attributed the accident to excessive speeding.
“Excessive speeding by drivers remains a major cause of accidents on this road. Despite our continued advisories to motorists to drive with caution, many fail to heed these warnings. We urge them to prioritize their safety and that of their passengers,” he stated.
