Ghana Crash Kills At Least 53 People

Image credits: Albert Azongo

At least 53 people have died in one of the worst road accidents in Ghana in many years. 

BBC Africa Live report continues:

A coach full of passengers travelling on a major highway in the north of the country is said to have collided with a truck loaded with tomatoes on Wednesday evening. 

Ghana’s President John Mahama has described the accident as “sad news” on Twitter and has said the emergency services are dealing with the situation.

Some survivors have told police that the brakes failed on the coach, but the cause of the crash is being investigated.

But there is anger and condemnation on social media as horrific pictures of the aftermath have been shared by some people.

Image credits: Albert Azongo

There are 23 survivors, Christopher Tawiah told AFP.

Journalist Albert Azongo took pictures of the scene following the collision of the bus with a truck carrying a cargo of tomatoes.