
Two individuals have been left in critical condition following a violent road accident involving a Nissan Patrol V8 and a motorcycle in Koforidua. The incident occurred near the China Mall traffic intersection, a busy thoroughfare in the Eastern Regional capital. Both victims were on the motorcycle at the time of the collision and are currently fighting for their lives after sustaining severe injuries.
According to eyewitness accounts, the Nissan Patrol was allegedly speeding while travelling from the direction of the Koforidua Technical University stretch. Upon reaching the intersection, the vehicle crashed into the motorcycle with enough force to throw both riders onto the pavement, causing significant damage to the bike. The impact was so severe that it drew immediate attention from residents and commuters in the vicinity.
Following the initial collision, the Nissan Patrol veered off the road and struck nearby retaining walls before coming to a stop. While the specific condition of the vehicle's driver has not yet been confirmed, local bystanders and taxi drivers acted quickly to assist the victims. The injured motorcyclists were rushed to the hospital in nearby vehicles for emergency medical treatment.
Local authorities are expected to investigate the exact cause of the crash, focusing on the reports of high speed on the university stretch. This incident adds to growing concerns regarding road safety at major intersections within Koforidua, as residents call for stricter enforcement of speed limits to prevent similar occurrences in the future.