Tipper truck runs into NDC Keep Fit Club

Apowa (W/R), Nov. 12,-GNA- A fully loaded tipper truck with registration number GR 3028X fully on Sunday run into supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during a keep fit exercise, killing Ekow Obbowe, a 12-year old Primary One pupil and injuring several others at Apowa in the Western Region.

Mr. Jones Joseph Amoah, the Ahanta West Constituency NDC Parliamentary Candidate told the Ghana News Agency at Apowa that the accident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. when the members were dancing to a brass band music.

He said the deceased had since been buried while the injured were treated at the Kwesimintsim Hospital and discharged. Mr Amoah expressed his condolence to the bereaved family and said the activities of the Keep Fit Club would be reviewed to prevent such accidents in future.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Magnus Reindent Sam, Kwesimintsim District Commander of the Ghana Police Service who confirmed the accident said the driver of the tipper truck, Jacob Noah, had been remanded in Police Custody to re-appear in court on November 17.

ASP Sam said the police are investigating the accident. He advised motorists and the general public to carefully observe road safety rules and regulations to avoid preventable accidents that could result in loss of lives and properties.