One dead, several others injured in president Akufo Addo’s convoy accident
One person has died in an accident involving several vehicles in President Akufo-Addo’s convoy on Sunday , May 19,2024.
The accident happened along the Bunso-Akyem Asafo stretch of the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
A statement issued by the Director of Communications at the Office of the President Eugene Arhin said the incident occurred while the convoy was returning from Kumasi, where the President had attended a series of events over the weekend.
Mr. Kwesi Atta, one of the drivers, lost his life while Several close protection officers and police officers from the President’s security detail sustained various injuries.
They injured persons initially received treatment at Suhum Government Hospital and are now being evacuated to the University of Ghana Medical Centre for further treatment and observation. Several convoy vehicles were also severely damaged in the accident.
Fortunately, President Akufo-Addo is safe and unharmed, having traveled to Accra by military aircraft.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured officers. Further details will be communicated as we continue to assess the situation.
We appreciate your understanding and support during this difficult time”.
