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Trotro Runs Into Traders, Killing One In Kumasi

A commercial vehicle popularly known as trotro has run into traders at the Suame roundabout killing one person.

The trotro driver lost control while heading in the direction of the traders. According to an eyewitness, two others were rushed to the Tafo Government Hospital after sustaining severe injuries.

The event happened in the early hours of Thursday morning when a commercial Toyota Commota with Registration number AS 3987-13 veered off the road and run over some traders, who were working along the road.

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One of the passengers in the car during the accident, Mr Kofi Richard narrated the story.

The vehicle was full of passengers moving from Pankrono to Kejetia. Upon getting to the Suame Roundabout, the car veered off and crushed three traders.

One of the women believed to be in her middle 40s was trapped under the car for close to 20 minutes before she was rescued and sent to Tafo Government Hospital. She was, however, pronounced dead by health officials a few minutes after getting to the hospital.

The driver is in the custody of the Suame Divisional Police Command assisting with investigations. Dekiamedia.com is following with keen interest. Before you go, kindly Follow Us for more exclusive news updates.

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