A fuel tanker rammed through a funeral cortege at Bibiani Old Town on Saturday, killing five mourners instantly and severely injuring several others, local police have said.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals at Bibiani, Nkawie and Nyinahin.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Sampson Anane Appiah in charge of the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai District told the Ghana News Agency that the incident occurred at about 1130 hours on Saturday when the mourners were on their way to the cemetery for burial.
He said the five bodies, which were yet to be identified, had been deposited at Bibiani Hospital for autopsy.
We’ll no longer tolerate your empty, unwarranted attacks – TUC blasts Prof Adei
Bawumia donates GHc200,000 to support Madina fire victims
IMF to disburse US$360million third tranche to Ghana without creditors MoU
Truck owner share insights into train collision incident
Paramount chief of Bassare Traditional Area passes on
Two teachers in court over alleged illegal possession of BECE papers
Sunyani: Victim allegedly shot by traditional warriors appeals for justice
Mahama vows to scrap teacher licensure exams, review Free SHS policy
Government will replace burnt Madina shops with a new three-story, 120-store fac...
