The Municipal Chief Executive for Bibiani-Anhwaiso-Bekwai, Alfred Amoah, together with his driver, Samuel Gyasi, have been reported dead in a ghastly accident on the Accra-Kumasi highway.
The accident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at about 5:15 pm.
According to a police report, the deceased on board a Nissan Patrol 4×4 with registration No. GC 2060- 18 were traveling from Accra towards Bibiani direction.
On reaching a section of the road at Akim Fisher on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, a Man Diesel Articulated truck with the registration No. AS 4229-X from Kumasi direction veered off its lane and crashed head-on with the Nissan Patrol 4×4.
“The MCE and his driver got trapped in the vehicle and both suspected died on the spot. With the help of the National Fire Service from Bunso and Kibi, the bodies of the deceased were removed and sent to Kibi Government Hospital where they were confirmed [dead] by the Medical Officer on duty.”
Their bodies were deposited at the mortuary for preservation, identification, and autopsy.
Meanwhile, efforts are being made to tow the accident vehicles from the scene.
Police Inspector, Edward Nimoh of Divisional MTTD Kibi in charge case said efforts are being made to effect the arrest of the Articulated truck driver who is currently at large.
