Two persons have been confirmed dead while another is battling for his life following a tragic accident that marred this year’s Mother’s Day celebration at Kokoben in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning when the three pedestrians, believed to be natives of Northern Ghana, were reportedly walking along the roadside at Kokoben when the accident occurred.
According to eyewitnesses, the victims were hit while attempting to cross a section of the road. Two of them died instantly at the scene due to the severity of the impact, while the third victim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby health facility for treatment.
Residents who witnessed the incident described the scene as horrifying, saying the driver failed to stop after the accident and sped off immediately.
Some community members who spoke to the media expressed shock and sadness over the incident, noting that the tragedy occurred on a day many families across the country were celebrating and honouring mothers.
The bodies of the deceased have since been deposited at the morgue for preservation and identification, while the injured victim continues to receive medical attention.
Meanwhile, the police have commenced investigations into the incident and are making efforts to identify the driver and the vehicle involved.
Residents have also called on authorities to intensify road safety enforcement in the area, alleging that reckless driving and over-speeding have become rampant on the stretch.
FROM David Afum, Kokoben