Two victims have died in a gory tricycle accident at Afariwa in the Bodi District of the Western Region, leaving two others in critical condition.
The tricycle which according to an eyewitness, was carrying plantain and sugarcane had four passengers on board including the rider.
Report says the tricycle was heading towards Juaboso.
The rider, Kwame Prince says his brakes failed upon reaching Juaboso – Bodi junction.
In his attempt to take a sharp curve towards the Juaboso route, the tricycle slipped off the bitumen road which had become slippery due to the drizzle which was taking place at the time.
The 18-year-old on board the tricycle fell and died on the spot whilst the three others were rushed to the Juaboso Government Hospital
The woman, Adwoa Twenewaa who is in her mid-forties, died at the hospital around 3:30 pm, leaving the rider and one 8-year-old girl who is currently in stable condition according to Sowah.
It is also reported that the mother of the young girl boarded ‘pragya’ to the market and handed over the daughter to the rider who is a niece to him.
The tricycle with the plantain and sugarcane is currently at the Juaboso Police Station.
