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5 feared dead in early-morning crash at Ofankor Barrier
At least five people are feared dead following a violent collision between a tipper truck and a Sprinter bus at the Ofankor Barrier on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Thursday, August 13.
The GNFS has advised motorists travelling from Pokuase and Amasaman towards Ofankor and Accra to use the outer lane, approach the area with extreme caution and give way to emergency responders as rescue and clearance operations continue.
Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene to free those trapped and provide immediate assistance to survivors.
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