Two persons died on the spot in a motor accident at Mantukwa

Mantukwa (B/A), Dec. 20, GNA – Two persons died on the spot in a road crash involving a Mercedes Benz saloon vehicle and a Ford transit bus on Tuesday morning at Mantukwa near Sunyani.

The dead included the driver of the Mercedes car and a male relative on the front seat, who were returning from a funeral, at Wamfie in Dormaa-East district.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Paul Wesley Baah, Brong-Ahafo Regional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) the deceased had not been identified.

He said the bodies had been deposited at the Regional Hospital mortuary in Sunyani for autopsy, whilst the injured including an unconscious woman were on admission at the same hospital.

ASP Baah said the crash occurred when the driver of the Mercedes saloon car in an attempt to overtake a taxi collided head-on with the Ford vehicle, killing the two instantly and injuring others.

The MTTU Commander said the saloon car was destroyed beyond repair whilst the Ford bus had its front part severely damaged.

ASP Baah advised drivers to desist from alcoholic drinks when driving and also to avoid over-speeding especially in the Yuletide.