The vehicle in flames
A tragic road accident at Offinso Old Town in the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of two people, while two others sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.
The deceased, a male driver and a female passenger, died after their vehicle caught fire following a collision involving a trailer with registration number GR-1357-W and a mini truck loaded with building materials.
Eyewitnesses’ reports indicate that the incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, January 12, 2026.
According to residents, the female victim was a building materials trader who was transporting goods from Kumasi to Offinso when the incident occurred.
She and the driver were trapped in the burning vehicle and were burnt beyond recognition, leading to their death.
The bodies of the deceased have since been conveyed to a nearby hospital morgue for preservation and further investigations.
Meanwhile, the trailer driver and his mate, who sustained varying degrees of injuries, are receiving treatment at a local health facility.
Police have taken control of the scene and have commenced investigations to determine the cause of the accident.
FROM David Afum, Offinso