Report indicates that on Monday evening 22nd February, two male passengers in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter with a registration number GT4087-15 died on the spot while others sustained injuries in a deadly accident on the Tema to Akosombo Highway.

The accident happened around 6:40 pm at Adelakope community closer to the Akuse junction.

The Eastern Regional Police Command, Sergeant Francis Gomado said pertaining to the investigation conducted, the driver on board Mr Christian Anku a 34 year old was driving from Ashaiman to Kpassa on reaching the Adelakope road, the front tyre of the car bursted and as a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle and eventually crushed into a tree in the bushes around.

Two passengers unfortunately lost their lives and the rest sustained severe injuries which they were rushed to the near hospital for treatment.

According to reports gathered, 60 persons have lost their lives in 45 road accidents between January and February 13, 2021, in the Eastern Region Superintendent Stephen Ahiatafu added.

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