Five Die in Tragic Crash at Wakrom Junction — Survivors Plead, “Save the Children!”
A devastating road accident at Wakrom Junction, near Briwa on the Cape Coast–Winneba highway, claimed the lives of five people on Monday afternoon, around 2:30 p.m.
The fatal crash involved a DAF truck loaded with 700 bags of rice (registration number AW 9548-13) and a Toyota Hiace passenger vehicle (registration number GC 9728-21). Four of the victims were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, while a fifth died shortly after receiving medical attention.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic and emotional scene as bystanders and passengers from passing vehicles rushed to rescue the injured. Some victims were trapped in the twisted wreckage of the minibus, crying out for help. In a heartbreaking moment, rescuers reported hearing pleas of, “Save the children, they are here!” from within the mangled vehicle.
A team from the Central Regional Fire Service arrived shortly after a distress call was made. Public Relations Officer, DOII Abdul Wasiu Hudu, confirmed that the Ghana National Fire Service managed to extricate five victims from the wreckage during the operation. Thankfully, the driver and mate of the DAF truck escaped the crash unscathed.
However, amid the rescue efforts, some onlookers chose to record the scene on their phones rather than assist. Frustrated rescuers voiced concern over the growing trend. “We have lost our values as Ghanaians to this social media thing,” one rescuer lamented.
Authorities are continuing investigations into the cause of the accident.
