A devastating accident in Nsawam, Eastern Region, has left at least eight people dead and more than thirty others seriously injured after a truck plowed into mourners at a funeral.
The tragedy unfolded during a ceremony for a well-known Okada rider when a 40-foot container truck lost control due to brake failure and veered off the road, striking the crowd. Witnesses report that the force of the collision trapped multiple victims under the vehicle, causing severe injuries.
Videos circulating online from the scene show the extent of the disaster, with some victims suffering crushed abdomens and others sustaining amputated limbs.
Local residents rushed to provide immediate assistance, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care.
Authorities from the Nsawam District Police Command have arrived to manage the situation, control the crowd, and launch investigations into the cause of the accident.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with mourning turning to horror as rescue teams work to assist the injured and recover the victims.
