Walewale:A tragic road accident in Dapalani near the New Market stretch in Walewale has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with up to 12 others suffering severe injuries.
According to Ghana Web, the accident occurred when a long trailer, registered in Burkina Faso and carrying a heavy load of POP cement, experienced a suspected mechanical failure. Initial reports suggest that either brake loss or a locked steering wheel caused the vehicle, with registration number 4878H1 03, to veer off course along the busy township corridor in the West Mamprusi Municipality.
The runaway truck collided with multiple vehicles, including a Toyota Voxy with registration UE 679-26, a delivery truck carrying motorbikes, several motorbikes on the road, and local utility poles, resulting in widespread destruction.
Municipal Chief Executive Mohammed Jabaah reported that the confirmed casualties include a male motorcyclist and a female student. Between eight and 12 other victims were severely injured and transported to the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where medical staff are working to stabilize their conditions.
Emergency personnel and local authorities have cleared the wreckage and restored traffic flow through the municipality. Meanwhile, police investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing, and officials are providing assistance to the families affected by the crash.