A tragic accident at Asikuma, a community located between the Bia West and Bia East districts in the Western North Region, has claimed the lives of five people, leaving one person in critical condition.
According to reports, eight people were travelling on a tricycle (popularly known as Aboboyaa) from Asuopiri in the Bia West District to Adabokrom in the Bia East District for farming activities.
Upon reaching a sloping section of the road near Asikuma, a timber truck heading from Adabokrom reportedly lost control and crashed into the tricycle.
The impact killed six passengers instantly, while one sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the Assamu Government Hospital for treatment.
Eyewitnesses say the rider of the tricycle managed to jump off and escape before the crash, but his whereabouts remain unknown.
Youth in the community have mounted a search to locate him and verify his condition.
The driver of the timber truck has reported himself to the Dabeso District Police Command.
Police have since visited the scene, conveyed the bodies, and commenced investigations into the incident.
Onua News will provide further updates as the story develops.
By Emmanuel Sowah
